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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 ... specificity for EKG ... EKG is helpful in ... evaluating for other causes ... cardionerds #EKG
Common sodium channel blockers which cause QRS widening.

Anticonvulsants: 
 - Carbamazepine 
Antidysrhythmics:  
 - Group
blockers which cause ... - Group IA and ... IV (Diltiazem and ... QRS #widening #ECG ... #EKG #Pharmacology
Diagnostic approach to the admitted patient with possible COVID-19

Initial evaluation
- Chest X-ray
- Lung ultrasound (thorough "lawn-mower"
influenza, RSV, and ... clinically indicated (e.g ... . echocardiogram ... , EKG) Dr. ... iBookCC #COVID19 #algorithm
TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram ... EKG: afib, twi I ... hemopericardium and ... #Aorta #POCUS #Echocardiogram
Proposed Algorithm for Diagnosing Sarcoidosis
Highly suggestive Clinicoradiological Findings → Clinical diagnosis (without biopsy) e.g. Löfgren's syndrome
Suggestive
Proposed Algorithm ... without biopsy) e.g ... → • Biopsy and ... /or cytology (e.g ... of alternative causes
Pediatric Mouth Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Teeth:
 • Teething
Painful - Gastrointestinal:
 • Crohn's Disease
 • Ulcerative
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Gum Disease (e.g ... Gingivitis) • Hand ... Inflamed Papillae (e.g ... #Causes #Peds #
Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diet/Lifestyle
 • Fibre
 • Calories
 • Fluid
 • Exercise
 • Psychosocial
Medications
 •
Active Medications (e.g ... Cation Related (e.g ... Anticholinergic (e.g ... Bowel Disease and ... #Causes
Isocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative Afferent Pupil Defect
 • Optic Neuritis
 • Ischemic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... dissociation) • Pharmacologic ... (e.g Opioids, Alcohol ... • Botulism Pharmacologic ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
 •
Workup Algorithm ... History and ... life-threatening causes ... Initial workup: • EKG ... Pain #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Developmental Delay - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Isolated Domain Delay - Reduced Respiratory Drive:
 • Cognitive
Causes of Developmental ... Teratogenic Disorder (e.g ... Disorder) Language and ... • Mechanical (e.g ... #Causes #Peds #