Tag: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
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Shock and Hypotension: An Expanded Differential Diagnosis
The following is an expanded differential diagnosis of shock. Please let me know if you’d consider adding anything to the list! Cardiogenic Arrhythmias Impaired contractility (volume overload, ischemia, drugs, toxins, electrolyte disorders) Structural problems (valvular abnormalities, etc.) Obstructive Endovascular: pulmonary embolus, atrial myxoma or thrombus Exo-vascular: cardiac tamponade, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, tension pneumothorax, tension mediastinum, breath…