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STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
flare ups that cause ... Treatments may include ... mechanical pump that augments ... #Management #Cardiology ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... nodal blocking agents ... Treat underlying cause ... #management #cardiology ... #algorithm
Kussmaul's Sign on Physical Exam

What’s the diagnosis?
Severe biventeicular failure with + Kussmaul sign! NICM. No constriction!

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and other rarer causes ... of right-sided HF ... Kussmauls #Sign #physicalexam ... clinical #video #jvp #cardiology ... #neck #jugular
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Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
(B) Treatment algorithm ... administration, once a day dosing ... Diuretic #Diuresis #CHF ... #Algorithm #Congestive ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology
Lancisi’s Sign in Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation

A 60-year-old man presented with progressive dyspnea and weight gain. A
Examination of the neck ... It is caused by ... tricuspid valve during ... Regurgitation #PhysicalExam ... #Jugular #JVP #Cardiology
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Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperdefecation • Anterior neck ... psychosis - CHF ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... radiocontrast agent ... hyperthyroidism #causes
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
Cannon A waves during ... to diagnose the case ... Awaves #AVNRT #PhysicalExam ... #JVP #Cardiology ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
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Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
Giant A waves caused ... more prominent during ... Giant #PHTN #JVP #Neck ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Video #Cardiology
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Lancisi’s Sign in Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation

A large venous wave, or Giant V wave, is visible in
It is caused by ... tricuspid valve during ... Regurgitation #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neck ... #Jugular #Cardiology
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It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
then be excreted using ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf