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Cardiologist, Imager @InCorHCFMUSP& @hosp_einstein. @MayoClinic trained. Tweets are my own
Aug 20, 2018 5 tweets 4 min read
What does this TEE with CW Doppler across mitral valve show? What are the most likely causes? #EchoHemodynamics Image 1) Diastolic MR. The mechanism is due to a reversal in the AV gradient during diastole, ie a positive ventricular-to-atrial pressure gradient occurring during diastole. It typically occurs in mid to late diastole. Color m-mode is helpful #FIT #ACCFIT #FITSurvivalGuide Image
Aug 17, 2018 12 tweets 12 min read
#Tweetorial on Constrictive Pericarditis (1/10)

#EchoFirst @ASE360 @MayoClinicCV @AtlanticHealth @JaeKOh2 @LindaGillamMD @garvankane @RigolinVera @onco_cardiology @DavidWienerMD @JoaoLCavalcante @lpbadano @echotainment @ash71us @mswami001 @iamritu @ash71us @HeartOTXHeartMD 1/10) Definition: CP represents a form of severe DD, secondary to poorly compliant, inelastic pericardium. The ❤️ is constricted to a limited diastolic filling by the inflamed/scarred pericardium. Filling pressures⬆️ in all chambers and SV⬇️; HR then ⬆️ to maintain CO Image