On average, someone in the U.S. dies of a stroke every 3 minutes and 14 seconds. If there is a history of A.Fib, please address the left atrial appendage at the time of cardiac surgery!
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Pericardial thickness…
2 mm = Normal
4 mm = Possible Constriction
6 mm = ⬆️ Specificity Constriction
2 mm = Normal
4 mm = Possible Constriction
6 mm = ⬆️ Specificity Constriction
The Brockenbrough-Braunwald-Morrow sign.
This sign is characterized by a ⬇️ in arterial pulse pressure after a premature ventricular contraction, accompanied by a significant ⬆️ in peak left ventricular systolic pressure.
This sign is characterized by a ⬇️ in arterial pulse pressure after a premature ventricular contraction, accompanied by a significant ⬆️ in peak left ventricular systolic pressure.
It is not uncommon to see a partial or complete LBBB after myectomy. Watch out for a pre-existing RBBB as this carries increased risk of requiring PPM after myectomy.
The asterisks indicates the initial site of myectomy (nadir of the RCC…it is then carried CCW to the AMVL).
The asterisks indicates the initial site of myectomy (nadir of the RCC…it is then carried CCW to the AMVL).
