Dynamic LV outflow tract causes an inversion of all hemodynamics.  Diuresis and inotropes may cause cardiogenic pulmonary edema!  Vasoconstrictors and beta-blockers may improve cardiogenic pulmonary edema!  Down is up and up is down.  As you might imagine, failure to recognize this physiology could easily lead to management strategies that make matters worse. The IBCC chapter […]

EMCrit Project by Josh Farkas.