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Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
Arrhythmias - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... palpitations, dizziness, syncope ... • Cocaine - Psychiatric ... #Cardiology #Differential
Lead AVR on ECG
1. Acute myocardial infarction: ST elevation > 1.5 mm in aVR, indicative of
Lead AVR on ECG ... • Predictor of arrhythmia ... #AVR #leadAVR #ecg ... #ekg #differential ... #cardiology
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diuretics) • TIA • Psychiatric ... • AVNRT/AVRT ... #Cardiology #Differential
Myocarditis - Diagnosis and Causes
 • Clinical presentation: Pseudo-acute coronary syndrome, Cardiac failure <3 rnonths, Cardiogenic
Cardiogenic ventricular arrythmia ... , syncope ± Recent ... Paraclinical assessment: EKG ... #Myocarditis #differential ... #cardiology #MRI
Approach to ECGs - Syncope Syndromes
Electrolytes
 • ↑K - brady, peak T, wide QRS, no P,
- Syncope Syndromes ... assoc with 1K, AV ... #Syndromes #ECG ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... electrocardiogram #differential
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... exam • 12-lead ECG ... Hyperthyroidism • Anemia Psychiatric ... : SVT-AVNRT or AVRT ... #Palpitations #Cardiology
Myocarditis 

5 Principles of
Myocarditis:
1. Build clinical suspicion
2. Decide on EMBx
3. Manage acute cardiac injury
4. Manage chronic
Cardiogenic shock, Arrythmias ... Findings: - AV ... agent, steroids, AC ... #Myocarditis #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
that can cause arrhythmias ... Epsilon #clinical #diagnosis ... life-threatening arrhythmias ... death or serious arrhythmias ... #cardiology #differential
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Obtain EKG if: ... CV disease - Arrhythmia ... one post op Cardiology ... Recent PCI/stenting ... stratification #diagnosis