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Algorithm for Treatment of Chronic Thromboembolic Disease (CTEPH)
Initial Imaging for Screening - V/Q scan - 90-100%
Algorithm for Treatment ... • Assess for Pulmonary ... Operability → Pulmonary ... management #algorithm #cardiology ... #pulmonary #treatment
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
• Hypoxia • Pulmonary ... • Oxygen • Treatment ... Tachycardia #MAT #Cardiology
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... Treatment Systemic ... or who require surgery ... @nickmmark #Pulmonary ... #Embolism #Treatment
Medical Management of Acute RV Failure
 • Evaluate and Treat Etiology of RV Failure [e.g. Acute
involving RV, Pulmonary ... rightventricular #cardiology ... #management #treatment
Kussmaul's Sign on Neck Physical Examination

Elderly woman with a history of myocardial revascularization surgery is hospitalized
revascularization surgery ... cardiomyopathy, massive pulmonary ... after cardiac surgery ... #Neck #Veins #Cardiology
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... with caution in pulmonary ... with caution in pulmonary ... #Tachycardia #Treatment ... #management #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
optimized before surgery ... the risk of the surgery ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... days before Pulmonary ... one post op Cardiology
Interventional bronchoscopic and surgical treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Overview of various therapies used
bronchoscopic and surgical treatments ... chronic obstructive pulmonary ... volume reduction surgery
Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Positive airway pressure therapy
   → Positive pharyngeal transmural pressure
Treatment of Obstructive ... Upper airway surgery ... Obstructive #SleepApnea #Treatment ... #management #pulmonary
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Stabilize and Survey ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... Cardiac surgery? ... #criticalcare #treatment