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Reverse Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy on POCUS Echocardiogram

Instead of having apical ballooning or akinesis with hyperdynamic base, here
Reverse Takotsubo ... ballooning or akinesis ... here the base is hypokinetic ... /akinetic with hyperdynamic ... Echocardiogram #a4c
Probably the lowest EF I've seen in a patient that was conscious. The global dilation, diffuse
dilation, diffuse hypokinesis ... and akinesis of ... POCUS #Cardiology #PLAX ... #Hypokinesis #LowEF ... #Severe #CHF
Apical 2-Chamber (A2C) Window on POCUS Echocardiogram

Helpful to distinguish anterior and inferior regional wall motion abnormalities.
Apical 2-Chamber (A2C ... +/- inferior) akinesis ... In this case, severely ... Apical #2Chamber #a2c ... echocardiogram #clinical #anatomy
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy on POCUS Echocardiogram

50's male CAP on Day 4 Zpak but worsening-fever, congestion, cough. BP
but worsening-fever ... Echo has akinesia ... and apical LV (hypokinesia ... Note akinesia apical ... ultrasound #Cardiology #a4c