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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... evaluating for other causes ... Changes • STE in aVR ... #EKG #Pulmonary ... AcutePE #diagnosis #cardiology
Digoxin effect on Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside from the foxglove leaf
Mechanism
 - Inhibits Na-K
Electrocardiogram (EKG ... foxglove leaf Mechanism ... - Decreases AV ... nodal conduction Uses ... #Cardiology #Digitalis
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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the most common orthopedic ... styloid fracture • Mechanism ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
radiocapitellar line • Mechanism ... ), compartment syndrome ... Posterior long arm ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #Proximal #MSK
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... interval ≥ 120 ms ... WolffParkinson-White syndrome ... @AmyChung #EKG ... Electrocardiogram #cardiology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... DIP joint • Mechanism ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
epicondyle (age 11) • Mechanism ... ), compartment syndrome ... Posterior long arm ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
= fracture • Mechanism ... Posterior long arm ... Complex, pending orthopedic ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... #Sports #MSK
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Respiratory: • Pulmonary ... • Sick Sinus Syndrome ... 2nd/3rd degree AV ... #Syncope #Cardiology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Control rate with AV ... with caution in pulmonary ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... Treatment #management #cardiology