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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
Embolism The sensitivity ... evaluating for other causes ... in relation to ECG ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #electrocardiogram
Pulmonary Embolism on ECG 

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
on ECG Mid ... inversions V1-V4 plus inferior ... seen in 34% of cases ... #ECG #EKG #Electrocardiogram ... #clinical #cardiology
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
Normal: Upright in all ... Interpretation #ECG ... #Electrocardiogram ... #cardiology #diagnosis ... #system #cheatsheet
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... complex Pulmonary Embolism ... voltage Other Causes ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram