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Michael Ritchie
Jul 17, 20228 min read
Valvular Hemodynamics and Medical Management
Learning how to medically manage valvular disorders is an important part of working in a Cardiac ICU.
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Michael Ritchie
Jul 22, 20216 min read
Why do we give fluids in resuscitation? Part 2: Oncotic Pressure
Albumin makes up 75% of the oncotic pressure in the intravascular space.
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Michael Ritchie
Jul 6, 20216 min read
Cirrhotic Shock: Should we consider a 5th type of shock?
Understanding the different types of shock helps with providing the right resuscitation for the patient. Is the patient distributive? IV...
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Michael Ritchie
May 31, 20218 min read
Right Heart Failure: Understanding the hemodynamics - Part 2: Contractility
Right ventricular contractility is defined as the performance of the ventricle at a given filling volume and systolic pressure.
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