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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
angiotensin-receptor blocker; CAD ... ; LVH, left ventricular ... #CHF #Congestive ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
characteristics; a left ventricular ... assist device (LVAD ... #Management #Cardiology ... #CHF #Congestive ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Anterior Hypokinesis on POCUS Echocardiogram

A 69yo female with history of hypertension presents with 30min shortness of
on POCUS Echocardiogram ... = best management ... Confirmed to have LAD ... #clinical #cardiology ... WMA #Akinesis #LAD
Constrictive Pericarditis on Echocardiogram
A 55-year-old female marathon runner presents to clinic w/ 6-months of worsening breathlessness
She had gained 15 ... (A) a dilated inferior ... Echocardiogram #a4c ... #pocus #clinical ... #cardiology
Ventricular Fibrillation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal 4 Chamber

50's male witnessed arrest. Unknown hx. AED no
Ventricular Fibrillation ... While getting 12 lead ... ECG, POCUS performed ... Note akinesia of anterior ... #ultrasound #Cardiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... ECG is vital while ... pump, Impella, LVAD ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
Characterized by left ventricular ... pulmonary venous congestion ... patients require LVAD ... recognition and management ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology