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Patterns of pulmonary dysfunction revealed by flow-volume loops. For comparison, a normal loop is shown with
Diagnosis #PFTs #Spirometry ... #FlowVolume #Loops
Flow Volume Loops - Common Patterns
A. Normal
B. Emphysema
C. Unilateral Main Stem Bronchial Obstruction
D. Fixed Upper Airway
Diagnosis #PFTs #Spirometry ... #FlowVolume #Loops
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
symptoms, and spirometry ... Overlap #FirstLine #Differences
COVID19 vs CHF on POCUS

Spot the difference. 2 pts presenting with nearly same symptoms. Left COVID
COVID19 vs CHF on ... POCUS Spot the difference ... pneumonia, right CHF ... other causes (like CHF
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Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
gravitational difference ... during a period of CHF ... Radiology #CXR #CHF
GLP-1 Medications: Ozempic vs. Trulicib (semaglutide vs. dulaglutide) 

From my experience, Ozempic and Trulicity are the
significance of these differences ... have ASCVD or HF
Perform computations online at:
ScyMed.com
6th ED
ICU-card
«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
Condition
SAP
CVP

PAP PCWP

CO C(a-v)02 PVR

SVR
Hypovolemic shock
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Cardiogenic shock
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1
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1

1
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Septic shock
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Cardiac Tamponade
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1
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RV
CI/BVI Blood Flow ... Oxygen Content Difference
Notice that even within each lobe there is a gravity dependent difference in density.
This is only
gravity dependent difference ... transudate like in CHF ... Radiology #CTChest #CHF
On the left another patient with alveolar edema at admission, which resolved after treatment.
When you scroll
will notice the difference ... Radiology #CXR #CHF
CT will also demonstrate signs of congestive heart failure.
On the image on the left notice the
the lungs (HU difference ... Radiology #CTChest #CHF