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Valvular vs Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation - Classification
Valvular:
 • Presence of moderate-to-severe mitral stenosis or artificial (mechanical)
vs Non-Valvular Atrial ... Fibrillation - Classification ... #Fibrillation #AFib ... #Classification ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management

Regular SVT: Sinus Tachycardia, AVNRT, AVRT, Atrial Flutter,
- Differential Diagnosis ... , AVNRT, AVRT, Atrial ... Tachycardia w/ PACs, AFIb ... semi-recumbent position 3) Ask ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
voltage Cardiac - Vfib ... immediate, prior to ED arrival ... MSK - Fractures ... Electricity #Evaluation #Diagnosis
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
origin within the atria ... (e.g. ectopic atrial ... Waves/Fibrillary = afib ... • Saw-Tooth = Atrial ... Electrocardiogram #cardiology #diagnosis
Cervical Central Canal and Neural Foraminal Stenosis Grading

Cervical Central Canal Stenosis Grading
 - Normal - No
effacement - Mild - Partial ... Spine #Report #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #MSK #MRI
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
injury • Terrible triad ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Hyperflexion injury with axial ... PIP joint • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
• Mechanism: Axial ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
Classification of ... Vertical Shear (VS) - Axial ... PelvicRing #Fractures #Classification ... #Orthopedics #MSK ... #diagnosis #complications
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
as a result of arterial ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK