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Antecubital Vein examination to estimate JVP/CVP

In this video, the antecubital veins move between 

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E.g. in a cold room ... But in rare cases ... (neck is inaccessible ... #estimation #Clinical ... Video #estimate #Cardiology
Kussmaul's Sign and Friedreich's Sign on Neck Examination

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
Friedreich's Sign on Neck ... findings are demonstrated ... the underlying cause ... #Clinical #Video ... #Cardiology
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation ... - Radiation to neck ... Radiation to both arms ... - History - EKG ... #cardiology #Angina
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
EKG of the same ... cannon a waves are ... to diagnose the case ... that’s called “clinical ... #Cardiology #Neck
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
Giant A waves caused ... have elevated JVP ... #Neck #PhysicalExam ... #Clinical #Video ... #Cardiology
Constrictive Pericarditis on Echocardiogram

Patient was referred to cardiology for evaluation of dyspnea. JVP was enough to
was referred to cardiology ... for evaluation ... JVP was enough to ... Echocardiogram #POCUS #clinical ... #cardiology #a4c
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
auscultation, JVD ... excellent at evaluating ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... algorithm to determine ... Obtain EKG if: ... Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
evaluate potential causes ... pathway that can cause ... Clinical Utility ... : • Syncope evaluation ... #cardiology #differential