6 results
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
 •
Cardiogenic: • Cardiomyopathy ... valvulopathy • Pulmonary ... embolism • Left ... pancreatitis • Medication ... #causes
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Pathophysiology Comparison ... in blood flow caused ... Depends on the cause ... Pulmonary embolism ... infarction. end-stage cardiomyopathy
Left Ventricular Hydatid Cyst on Echocardiogram (A4C)
Illustrative echo-first image showing a large hydatid cyst in the
Left Ventricular Hydatid ... Pulmonary embolism ... , anaphylactic shock ... May also cause outflow ... Echocardiogram #A4C #clinical
Left Ventricular Hydatid Cyst on Cardiac MRI 

Illustrative Cardiac MRI image showing a large hydatid cyst
Left Ventricular Hydatid ... Pulmonary embolism ... , anaphylactic shock ... May also cause outflow ... LV #CardiacMRI #clinical
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
Cardiac Tamponade, Pulmonary ... Embolism, Outflow ... Pipes Problem (↓ SVR ... amniotic or fat embolism ... thyrotoxicosis), Medications
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy ... exclude other causes ... • Pulmonary embolus ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... Pts: cardiogenic shock