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Pulmonary Embolism with IVC Thrombus In Transit

A patient presents with chest pain. Which of the following
presents with chest ... pain. ... most support her diagnosis ... septal motion, all ... echocardiogram #a4c
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Chest Pain - Diagnosis ... Acute myocardial infarction ... • Pulmonary embolism ... • Cardiac tamponade ... #Pain #Diagnosis
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
• Myocardial infarction ... • Pulmonary embolus ... LVEDd > 6.0 cm, LV thrombus ... and timing with Cardio-OB ... Many patients will
Intraoperative Tachycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Tachycardia in theatre is often due to inadequate depth
Breathing • Check chest ... hypovolaemia; primary cardiac ... arrhythmia; myocardial infarction ... ); circulatory embolus ... #Management #Workup
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
stairs, brisk 4 mph walk ... Skin exam for infection ... change CV risk Chest ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
o Circulatory embolism ... → 3-5 o Cardiac ... ischaemia (or infarction ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Workup #Management