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Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) Diagnosis Algorithm

Defined as pulmonary hypertension (mPAP > 25) > 6 months
) Diagnosis Algorithm ... after initial PE ... exercise intolerance, dyspnea ... overt history of PE ... #Algorithm #Pulmonary
Causes of Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Dysrhythmia
 • Ischemia
 • Cardiomyopathy
 • Valvular disease
Causes of Dyspnea ... Algorithm Cardiac ... Emphysema • Cancer ... embolismPulmonary ... hypertension
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Causes of Chronic Dyspnea ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pericardial ... Embolism* • Pulmonary ... Hypertension Pulmonary
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
stratification algorithm ... for the treatment ... vein thrombosis; PE ... = pulmonary embolism ... #Algorithm #Anticoagulation
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition: mean pulmonary-artery pressure > 25mmHg
embolism Pathophysiology ... Exercise intolerance, dyspnea ... 6 months after PE ... Bypass Other Treatment ... hemodynamic variables, dyspnea
Dyspnea - Considerations with Malignancy
Directly Malignancy Related:
 - Lymphangitic spread to lung
 - Malignant pleural effusion
metastases Treatment ... Hypercoagulable -> PE ... #algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #oncology ... #cancer #malignancy
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Chest Pain Diagnosis ... and Management Algorithm ... Limb ischemia Pulmonary ... Embolism: - Hx ... , PE risk factors
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
- Differential Diagnosis ... walking uphill - Dyspnea ... , dyspnea, tachypnea ... Embolism: • Acute ... multiple smaller emboli
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis ... tremor, pallor, dyspnea ... may present with pulmonary ... • Treatment of ... Beta blockers cancel
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
initially include hypotension ... essential to determine treatment ... ), RV Failure (PE ... Cardiac Tamponade, Pulmonary ... Undifferentiated #Shock #diagnosis