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Pulmonary Hypertension Algorithm - Matthew Watto, MD
#Diagnosis #Management #Pulmonary #Hypertension #PAH #Workup #Evaluation #Algorithm #Differential #Curbsiders
Pulmonary Hypertension ... MD #Diagnosis #Management ... #Pulmonary #Hypertension ... #PAH #Workup #Evaluation
Signs of Pulmonary Hypertension on Chest CT
 • Main PA is dilated and larger than the
Signs of Pulmonary ... Hypertension on ... Carina crossover sign ... into the hepatic veins ... #Hypertension #
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Portal Hypertension ... significant portal HTN Signs ... obstruction) • Lack of signs ... Post-Hepatic: • Cardiac causes ... AnnKumfer #Portal #Hypertension
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Workup and Differential ... and signs of end-organ ... renal bruit or signs ... #Workup #causes
Checklist for the Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pulmonary Hypertension
 • Record estimated PASP
 • Evaluate RV size
Evaluation of Pulmonary ... Hypertension ... • Evaluate for signs ... • Evaluate for causes ... #Hypertension #
Chronic SVC Stenosis with Caudal Blood Flow of Dilated Abdominal Veins

60 y/o hx of seizures &
Dilated Abdominal Veins ... What is the cause ... typical for portal hypertension ... #PhysicalExam #Epigastric ... #Veins
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
of left atrial hypertension ... • Signs/Symptoms ... • Signs/Symptoms ... - The classic signs ... and systemic veins
Hypotension - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Immediate Assessment
3) Examine for a cause:
Hypotension - Rapid ... Response Management ... Examine for a cause ... Diagnosis and Workup ... #Management #criticalcare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary • Hypotension ... Full Set of Vital Signs ... Distended neck veins ... Tamponade - Pulmonary
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
sliding/barcode sign ... Consolidations - "Shred" sign ... pleura in severe cases ... A-Lines - Deep Vein ... differential #diagnosis #signs