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Progressive ECG changes with increasing 
hyperkalaemia. 
 (a) Normal 
 (b) Tented T wave (arrow)
Progressive ECG ... arrest) #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology #EKG ... #ECG #Hyperkalemia ... #Progression #Changes
Textbook progression Of EKG changes in Hyperkalemia. In reality, EKGs are far 
more variable and unpredictable.
Of EKG changes ... in Hyperkalemia. ... #Hyperkalemia #Progression ... #EKG #ECG #Electrocardiogram ... #Changes #Diagnosis
Hyperkaelemia ECG Features - With mild to moderate hyperkalemia, there is reduction of the size of
Hyperkaelemia ECG ... complex, and the ECG ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #MedStudent #EKG ... Progression #Criteria
Hyperkalemia shortens repolarization; changes in the T wave provide the earliest clues to hyperpotassemia.
 - At
Hyperkalemia shortens ... repolarization; changes ... #Diagnosis #Hyperkalemia ... #EKG #ECG #Changes ... #Progression #Table
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... potassium and ECG ... changes • 5.5 ... QRS axis shift, Progressive ... potassium #high #diagnosis
Clinical Features of Carbon Monoxide Toxicity
CNS - Headache, Visual disturbances, Confusion, Ataxia, Seizure, Syncope, Retinal hemorrhage,
disturbances, Confusion ... - Chest pain, ECG ... changes/dysrhythmias ... Toxicity #Toxicology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis ... Romana's sign ... Indeterminate form (No signs ... 20-90%, normal ECG ... have no disease progression
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
Hypokalemia is ... search for warning signs ... palpitations, changes ... electrocardiography (ECG ... #Diagnosis #Hypokalemia
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
tinnitus, visual changes ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... unless worrisome EKG ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
- Differential Diagnosis ... STE: "Pardee's sign ... dissection • Sodium-channel ... #cardiology #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram