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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... evaluating for other causes ... in relation to ECG ... • Non-specific ST-T ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Lead AVR on ECG
1. Acute myocardial infarction: ST elevation > 1.5 mm in aVR, indicative of
Lead AVR on ECG ... Acute myocardial ... aVR • Classic EKG ... #AVR #leadAVR #ecg ... #diagnosis #ekg
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
arrhythmia syndromes (e.g ... • Myocardial ischemia ... the heartbeat • Palpitations ... 300 = NSVT EKG ... cardiology
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
= Biomarkers + ECG ... women • DDx: Acute ... #ECG #EKG #diagnosis ... #electrocardiogram ... #differential
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... Diagnosis Framework ... block; and sinus tachycardia ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram