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Lead AVR on ECG
1. Acute myocardial infarction: ST elevation > 1.5 mm in aVR, indicative of
atrial injury from ... diagnosis includes ... tachycardia ddx: AVNRT ... #ekg #differential ... #cardiology
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
EKG of the same ... are enough to diagnose ... the case as Typical ... excludes other differentials ... PhysicalExam #JVP #Cardiology
Coronary Artery Embolism - Etiology and Scoring
Etiology:
 • Direct: Clot (LV thrombus, LAA Thrombus), Valve (Vegetation,
Right to Left from ... - Most Common Cause ... Artery #Embolism #diagnosis ... #differential # ... #cardiology
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... Diagnosis? ... -> TEE • Duke Criteria ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #cardiology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
and Differential ... → TEE • Duke Criteria ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #cardiology