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Pulmonary Embolism with IVC Thrombus In Transit

A patient presents with chest pain. Which of the following
Embolism with IVC Thrombus ... artery filling defect ... enlargement, McConnell sign ... , and paradoxical ... echocardiogram #a4c
Portopulmonary Hypertension
Presence of pulmonary arterial hypertension in a patient with portal hypertension
No other obvious causes (chronic
m/s • Other signs ... vasoconstricting effect ... endothelin - Effect ... metabolism - Effect ... proliferation - Effect
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
A defect in arterial ... diffusion-perfusion defect ... blood gas (ABC) ... disease - Portal hypertension ... • Oxygenation defect
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Signs: 50% pts, ... • Classic triad ... signs: • Orthostatic ... reflect low plasma ... the vasodilatory effect
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
hemorrhage • Apply direct ... Failure - Apnea/poor effort ... active bleeding/hypotension ... pupil, Cushing's triad ... Survey #CABCDE #management