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Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Causes of Chronic Dyspnea ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Diastolic Dysfunction ... Regurgitation • Sub-Valvular ... Deconditioning • Hyperthyroidism
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Idiopathic LV dysfunction ... age > 30 years, cocaine ... thrombus, RV systolic dysfunction ... typical HF sx: dyspnea ... meds (e.g., ACE/ARB