Infographics
A Guide to Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Cardiogenic Shock A Guide to Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Cardiogenic Shock This infographic simplifies decision-making in cardiogenic shock (CS) by outlining temporary mechanical circulatory support (TMCS) options tailored to specific hemodynamic profiles: LV-dominant, Bi-ventricular, and RV-dominant CS. Credits: Dr. Apoorva Gangavelli,…
WPW and HCM: Diagnostic Criteria, Mechanisms, and Overlap This CardioNerds infographic delves into the diagnostic criteria, mechanisms, and treatment of Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) pattern and syndrome, along with its potential overlap with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Key points include risk stratification strategies, treatment options such as catheter ablation, and the genetic link…
Medical Management of Acute RV Failure: Preventing the RV Spiral Summary: This infographic outlines the comprehensive management approach to acute right ventricular (RV) failure. It emphasizes the need for quick assessment and treatment of the underlying etiology (e.g., myocardial infarction or pulmonary embolism) and highlights supportive measures targeting RV function,…
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: A Brief Review Summary: This infographic covers the essentials of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), a rare condition affecting women towards the end of pregnancy and up to five months postpartum. It discusses the definition, etiology, differential diagnosis, clinical presentation, and risk factors associated with PPCM. Management recommendations are provided…
RV Failure After AV Graft Creation Summary: This infographic explores right ventricular (RV) failure after arteriovenous (AV) graft creation, a condition often associated with high output heart failure (HoHF) due to systemic vascular resistance (SVR) reduction. Topics covered include the mechanisms behind protamine reactions, the impact of AV graft formation…
High Output Heart Failure Summary: This infographic details the pathophysiology and etiology of high output heart failure, a condition where excessive demand on the heart leads to elevated cardiac output but ultimately results in heart failure symptoms. Key etiologies include conditions that decrease systemic vascular resistance (SVR) or increase oxygen…
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy and Cardiac Arrest Summary: This infographic provides a comprehensive overview of the unique considerations in managing cardiac arrest in pregnant patients. It covers differential diagnosis, important physiologic changes, adaptations to ACLS protocols, post-arrest care, and the role of extra-corporeal life support (ECLS) during pregnancy and postpartum. Key points…
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy and Cardiogenic Shock Definition of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM):Diagnosis includes heart failure near the end of pregnancy or within five months postpartum, with LV ejection fraction <45% and idiopathic LV dysfunction excluding other causes. Role of PAC in Cardiogenic Shock:Parameters like cardiac power output (CPO) and pulmonary artery pulsatility…
COVID and Cardiogenic Shock Diagnose Cardiogenic Shock at BedsideOn exam, look for signs of poor flow: narrow pulse pressure, labored respirations or Cheyne-Stokes respirations, abdominal bloating/nausea, evidence of volume overload, and cool extremities. If PAC is available, a mixed venous O₂ less than 55-60% is suggestive of cardiogenic shock. COVID…
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy This infographic provides a clinical and imaging-based approach to restrictive cardiomyopathy. It outlines key clinical signs, physical examination findings, and the role of echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and catheterization in assessing restrictive filling and diagnosing this condition. Additionally, it categorizes etiologies into infiltrative, storage, endomyocardial, and non-infiltrative types, each…