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McConnell's sign is not specific for acute pulmonary embolism, it can also be seen in right
McConnell's sign ... acute pulmonary embolism ... Ivan_Echocardio #Clinical #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #A4C ... #InferiorMI #RVInfarction
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Pulmonary Embolism ... Differential/diagnosis ... RV, McConnell's sign ... #A4c #clinical ... cardiology #McConnells #sign
McConnell's Sign on POCUS Echocardiogram (A4C)

A4c view; RV enlargement & hypokinesis with apical sparing ("McConnell Sign"
on POCUS Echocardiogram ... (A4C) A4c view ... Diagnosis concerning ... for Pulmonary Embolism ... #POCUS #Echocardiogram
In order to get good visualization of the RV, Intravenous Definity (brand name echo contrast material)
for Pulmonary Embolism ... #Clinical #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #Definity #A4C ... #RVInfarction # ... InferiorMI
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Echocardiographic Signs ... Pulmonary embolism ... ventricles, dilated inferior ... of a myocardial infarction ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
inferoseptal wall (inferior ... poor prognostic signs ... most commonly inferior ... Aneurysm: • Most frequently ... #differential #diagnosis
Constrictive Pericarditis on Echocardiogram
A 55-year-old female marathon runner presents to clinic w/ 6-months of worsening breathlessness
ASA, Kussmaul's sign ... (A) a dilated inferior ... expiration not meeting diagnostic ... Echocardiogram #a4c ... #pocus #clinical
McConnell's Sign on POCUS Echocardiogram

2 patients w/ different diagnoses.  Both demonstrate an apical 4-chamber view
on POCUS Echocardiogram ... patients w/ different diagnoses ... related to pulmonary embolism ... #POCUS #Echocardiogram ... clinical #cardiology #a4c
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
- Differential Diagnosis ... STE: "Pardee's sign ... complex Pulmonary Embolism ... anteroseptal and inferior ... (Eiffel Tower sign