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Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
deWinter T waves - starts ... proximal LAD or high ... #EKG #diagnosis ... #electrocardiogram ... #cardiology #STEMI
Lead AVR on ECG
1. Acute myocardial infarction: ST elevation > 1.5 mm in aVR, indicative of
artery (LMCA). left anterior ... clusvon has a high ... failure, and death. 2. ... #electrocardiogram ... #differential #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
ASA class If high ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... one post op Cardiology
Hyperkalemia Management
Pseudohyperkalemia: 1. Hemolyzed sample 2. Blood drawn from a site/line where potassium or TPN is
Hemolyzed sample 2. ... site/line where potassium ... Heart: • Order a STAT ... Hyperkalemia #Management #treatment ... #potassium #high
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
anteroseptal and inferior ... elevation seen > 2 ... • Short QT, high ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram