deck 4

Question 1

Use the anaology of diastolic physiology to compare the filling patterns of constriction vs. tamponade.

Answer 1

• tamponade: AKDP (atrial-kick dependent physiology) → pronounced late diastolic ventricular filling → prominent x descent
• constriction: EFDP (E-filling dependent physiology) → rapid early diastolic filling → prominent y descent

Question 2

Which presenting symptom is the most sensitive AND specific for acute aortic dissection?

Answer 2

sudden-onset severe CP

• reminder: snap finger when asking pt about acuity of onset