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Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... , pallor Cardiogenic ... failure, acute MI ... uw_IMresidency #Shock #Differential ... #Diagnosis #table
Pulmonary Arterial Catheterization – Use and Interpretation:
-Pulmonary arterial catheterization (PAC) has never been shown to improve
those with severe cardiogenic ... hypertension or cardiac ... output (ie, cardiac ... #NormalValues #Differential ... #Table #Chambers
Inpatient Cath Lab Indications
Cath Lab ASAP:
STEMI
NSTEMI:
1. Unstable/cardiogenic shock
2. Severe LV dysfunction or
3. Recurrent/persistent rest angina despite
Unstable/cardiogenic ... New/worsening MR ... Rx: NSTEMI/UA: stable ... #Inpatient #CathLab ... #Indications #Cardiac
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... ancestry, LGE on MRI ... Minority of Pts: cardiogenic ... and timing with Cardio-OB ... follow-up with Cardio-OB