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Pulmonary Embolism with IVC Thrombus In Transit

A patient presents with chest pain. Which of the following
with IVC Thrombus ... In Transit A ... most support her diagnosis ... #IVC #Thrombus ... #InTransit #clinical
This 24M presented with acute onset CP/SOB, hypoxia, HR 150s. What's the diagnosis? Treatment options? Hint:
What's the diagnosis ... Thrombus in transit ... extensive bilateral PTE ... #Clinical #POCUS ... McConnells #Sign #PulmonaryEmbolism
IVC Thrombus on POCUS 

The echo moving independently within the IVC likely represents an IVC thrombus
If
IVC Thrombus on ... represents an IVC ... embolized to the pulmonary ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #VTE #InTransit
Graphic representation of transthoracic echocardiographic parameters in the assessment of right ventricular pressure overload. A′ = peak late
Doppler imaging; IVC ... acceleration time of pulmonary ... 9.5 cmls) #TTE ... RVStrain #RVOverload #PulmonaryEmbolism ... Transthoracic #Diagnosis
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition: mean pulmonary-artery pressure > 25mmHg
Plexiform-lesion formation Clinical ... Vessels Thrombi ... Vessels Thrombi ... and recurrent VTE ... #management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
the absence of intrinsic ... shunt (Type 2) Clinical ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... contrast-enhanced TTE ... perfusion scanning or pulmonary
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... LVEDd > 6.0 cm, LV thrombus ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... and relief of IVC ... Serial TTE and close
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... • <3mo since VTE ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis