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Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
has Kussmaul's sign ... the underlying diagnosis ... amzn.to/2LmUODZ #AWaves ... #Giant #PHTN #JVP ... #Cardiology
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
are enough to diagnose ... excludes other differentials ... #PhysicalExam #JVP ... #Cardiology #Neck ... #Frog #Sign
Kussmaul's Sign on Physical Exam

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

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Kussmaul's Sign ... What’s the diagnosis ... severe TR, RV infarct ... physicalexam #clinical #video ... #jvp #cardiology
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
can be new/old infarct ... Equivalents / Don't Miss Signs ... Ischemia #ECG #EKG #diagnosis ... electrocardiogram #cardiology ... Interpretation #differential
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
 • Guidelines as SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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and persists > 12 ... meds) or any finding ... meds • New onset ... #obstetrics #cardiology ... #differential #
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
HTN and LV/RV dysfunction ... poor prognostic signs ... Infarction #acuteMI #cardiology ... #differential # ... diagnosis #timeline