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==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
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Revision as of 08:13, 31 January 2015
Background
- Causes
Diagnosis
- Pulmonary edema
- Wide pulse pressure
- Dyspnea
- Hypotension (may progress to cardiogenic shock)
- Diastolic murmur heard immediately after S2
- CXR
- Pulmonary edema w/o cardiac enlargement
Differential Diagnosis
Valvular Emergencies
Treatment
- Immediate surgical intervention
- Reduce afterload
- Diuretics and nitrates don't work
- Don't use beta blockers (block compensatory tachycardia)
See Also
Source
Tintinalli