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Anatomical Differential Diagnosis for Arrhythmias
 • SA node: Sinus bradycardia, Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS)
 • AV
Syndrome (SSS) ... Atria: Premature ... Tachycardia (FAT ... Tachycardia (MAT ... #Causes #cardiology
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
exam • 12-lead ECG ... sinus syndrome) ... Valvular disease (e.g ... Hypovolemia • Pheochromocytoma ... #Palpitations #Cardiology
Approach to ECGs - Tachy/Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias - HR > 100
Wide
  (1) VT - DANGER
  (2)
tachycardia (MAT ... Syndrome (runs ... arrest - escape rhythms ... bradyarrhythmia #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
(e.g., long QT ... syndrome, ARVC) ... 300 = NSVT EKG ... more intensive treatment ... #differential #cardiology
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
• Classic triad ... sweating, and tachycardia ... procedures (eg, ... , induction of anesthesia ... #Diagnosis #Management