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Pulmonary Embolism with IVC Thrombus In Transit

A patient presents with chest pain. Which of the following
Pulmonary Embolism ... with IVC Thrombus ... most support her diagnosis ... #IVC #Thrombus ... echocardiogram #a4c
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Thrombus or ... originating from aneurysms ... Dissection • Aneurysm ... #differential #diagnosis
Complications Following Myocardial Infarction
Heart Failure - Ineffcient pumping of the heart.  Can be acute or
Complications Following ... Regurge Mural Thrombus ... Leading to emboli ... Ventricular Aneurysm ... Myocardial #Infarction #Diagnosis
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
Mechanical Complications ... • Stasis and thrombus ... associated with thrombus ... cardionerds #Complications ... #differential #diagnosis
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... Differential Diagnosis ... Endocarditis Diagnosis ... destructive lesion • Complications ... #Endocarditis #diagnosis
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
- Differential Diagnosis ... did not yield a diagnosis ... • Splenic vein thrombus ... aortic aneurysms ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis ... PostPrandial Insulin A1c ... Reduces Risk of Complications ... • Presence of complications ... Hypertension, Overweight, Abdominal
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
and Differential Diagnosis ... lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... Marantic (NTBE) Diagnosis ... destructive lesion • Complications ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Cardiac LV Thrombus on Echocardiogram (A4C)
48 year old woman in ICU for acute ischemic limb. PMHx
Cardiac LV Thrombus ... Echocardiogram (A4C ... ) 48 year old woman ... the context of embolism ... Echocardiogram #A4C
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... • Pulmonary embolus ... LVEDd > 6.0 cm, LV thrombus ... Thromboembolic complications ... Cardiomyopathy #diagnosis