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How should the modified Sgarbossa Criteria be used in initial evaluation of patients with suspected AMI
modified Sgarbossa Criteria ... Sgarbossa score ≥ 3 ... NOT Validated) #Diagnosis ... #AcuteCoronarySyndrome ... #Algorithm #RebelEM
What are the original Sgarbossa Criteria?
- Concordant ST-segment elevation ≥ 1 mm in any lead =
lead V1 – V3 = 3 ... in any lead = 2 ... points #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology #Original ... #LBBB #RebelEM
Modified Sgarbossa Criteria - Diagnostic Checklist for diagnosing MI in LBBB or Pacemaker
1) Identify LBBB or
for diagnosing ... 1) Identify LBBB ... beat conducted 2) ... QRS main vector 3) ... electrocardiogram #ecg #cardiology
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm ... discontinued) 3. ... secreting tumor 3. ... #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Workup #Nephrology
VT versus SVT with Aberration - Interpretation Cheat Sheet

Features favouring VT
● Absence of typical RBBB or
or LBBB morphology ... Brugada algorithm ... 1. ... in any V lead 3. ... #Cardiology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Insipidus Workup ... Step #1 - Consider ... history Step #2 ... Uglucose Step #3 ... #Sodium #nephrology
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Regular, Wide-Complex Tachycardia
1. aVR: Is the initial deflection in aVR positive?
Algorithm for the ... Wide-Complex Tachycardia 1. ... yes, then VT. 2. ... yes, then VT. 3. ... #Cardiology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Algorithm Once ... discrete buckets: 1. ... (low intake) 2. ... transcellular shift) 3. ... #workup #nephrology
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
1 . ... Step 2. ... administration Step 3. ... #Workup #Algorithm ... #Nephrology
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
3 height of QRS ... in 2 leads or 1 ... in V1, unless LBBB ... Ischemia #ECG #EKG #diagnosis ... electrocardiogram #cardiology