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Cannon A Waves on Neck Examination

Cannon a waves! Notice that it occurs randomly, not predictably w/
predictably w/ the cardiac ... VivekKulkarniMD #CannonA #AWaves ... #Neck #PhysicalExam ... JVP #Clinical #Video ... #Cardiology
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
Giant A waves caused ... Giant #PHTN #JVP #Neck ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Video ... #Cardiology
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
An abrupt rise in ... are enough to diagnose ... #AVNRT #PhysicalExam ... #JVP #Cardiology ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Commotio Cordis 
- Commotio cordis occurs when an object strikes the chest over the heart. It
It can cause sudden ... children 5-15 years old ... commotio cordis risk ... Commotio #Cordis #Diagnosis ... Pathophysiology #Cardiology
Kussmaul's sign in Constrictive Pericarditis 

A 50-year-old woman with a remote history of mediastinal lymphoma (age
the underlying diagnosis ... the paradoxical rise ... Causes = RV failure ... #Neck #JVP #Jugular ... Pericarditis #Cardiology
Kussmaul's Sign and Friedreich's Sign on Neck Examination

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
Most likely diagnosis ... the underlying cause ... Kussmaul's (JVP rise ... #JVP #PhysicalExam ... #Cardiology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperdefecation • Anterior neck ... Cardiac arrhythmia ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... tenderness Treatment ... hyperthyroidism #causes
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
manifestation of cardiac ... heart disease Causes ... tachyarrhythmias High-risk ... more intensive treatment ... #differential #cardiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... and timing with Cardio-OB ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment