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Pulmonary Embolism with IVC Thrombus In Transit

A patient presents with chest pain. Which of the following
with IVC Thrombus ... most support her diagnosis ... demonstrate an IVC ... #IVC #Thrombus ... echocardiogram #a4c
Graphic representation of transthoracic echocardiographic parameters in the assessment of right ventricular pressure overload. A′ = peak late
Doppler imaging; IVC ... (or thrombi); RV ... acceleration time of pulmonary ... Echocardiogram #RVStrain #RVOverload ... Transthoracic #Diagnosis
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Imaging: CXR- pulmonary ... opacities • Diagnosis ... • Differential Diagnosis ... • Steroids: IV ... Diuresis for fluid overload
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 ... PMHx recent CHF, IV ... Echocardiogram #A4C
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... LVEDd > 6.0 cm, LV thrombus ... and relief of IVC ... Cardiomyopathy #diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
evidence of fluid overload ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... indication of AC ... days before Pulmonary ... stratification #diagnosis
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Pulmonary Artery ... measuring the IVC ... • PULMONARY A ... signs of volume overload ... Tolerance #testing #diagnosis
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis ... RTA, TYPE I RTA Diagnosis ... peripheral neuropathy, transverse ... Disease: • 10%-15% Pulmonary ... risk PE, Pulmonary