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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
specificity for EKG ... EKG is helpful in ... ., A-Fib also a ... cardionerds #EKG ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Intraoperative Circulatory Embolus - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Causes: thrombus, fat, amniotic fluid, air/gas.
Signs: hypotension, tachycardia,
Signs: hypotension ... Consider thrombolysis e.g ... desaturation, confusion ... #Embolism #VTE ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
Cardioembolic: • ECG ... monitoring • TTE ... +/- TEE (high Afib ... No major-risk embolic ... stroke #workup #diagnosis
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
- Differential Diagnosis ... : "Pardee's sign ... complex Pulmonary Embolism ... #cardiology #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Cardiac arrhythmias (e.g ... - Pulmonary embolism ... Peripheral neuropathy (e.g ... positive Romberg sign ... Joint instability (e.g