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Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Tamponade • Constrictive ... Pericarditis ... /3rd degree AV Block ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Myocarditis
Diagnosis 
• Endomyocardial biopsy (gold standard, rarely performed) 
• Clinical presentation 
• Cardiovascular MRI 
Clinical 
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• Chest pain, pericarditis ... summation gallop • Abnormal ... ECG, echocardiogram ... Dysrhythmia, heart block ... Diagnosis #Management #Cardiology
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
exam • 12-lead ECG ... tachycardia • Pericarditis ... consciousness • Near-syncope ... , or syncope: Hemodynamically ... #Palpitations #Cardiology
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... depression Pericarditis ... ST Elevation of Normal ... voltage Other Causes ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
evaluate potential causes ... pathway that can cause ... : Bifascicular Block ... #cardiology #differential ... #echocardiogram
Management of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (ICI) Induced Cardiotoxicity
Problem - Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are associated with
serious arrhythmias, pericarditis ... , significant echocardiogram ... other potential causes ... prednisone 1-2 mg/kg ... Cardiotoxicity #cardiology