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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 ... EKG is helpful in ... in relation to ECG ... cardionerds #EKG ... #EKG #Pulmonary
ECG changes in Pulmonary Embolism
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Sinus tachycardia 
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Complete or incomplete RBBB 
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ECG changes in Pulmonary ... V1 - Right atrial ... #Embolism #AcutePE ... S1Q3T3 #Predictive #ECG ... #EKG #Findings
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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History and Exam Acute ... life-threatening causes: • Acute ... Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... : • EKG • Bedside ... , PT. aPTT • Serial
An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
An Approach to Acute ... physical exam (e.g ... . cardiac, pulmonary ... Medicine #Dyspnea #Acute ... #Workup #Algorithm
Large Mobile Left Atrial Thrombus on Transesophageal Echocardiogram

Female, 78 yo. HT & DM2. Admitted for severe
Large Mobile Left Atrial ... Transesophageal Echocardiogram ... ECG: AF. ... after admission: acute ... CHA2DS2VASc: 5.
Atrial Myxoma on POCUS Echocardiogram (PLAX)

Adolescent patient presents with chest pain and dyspnea. Beside TTE found
Atrial Myxoma on ... POCUS Echocardiogram ... found what the lab work ... , EKG and CXR didn ... Myxoma #POCUS #Echocardiogram
Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
Simplified Approach to Acute ... dialysis indication (e.g ... Nephrotoxic drugs (e.g ... obstruction: • Trial ... KidneyInjury #simplified #workup
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... Cardioembolic: • ECG ... +/- TEE (high Afib ... v Holter (r/o Afib ... diagnosis #checklist #neurology
Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram ... risk actor for arterial ... • Provoked (e.g ... - No other workup ... Hypercoagulable #Workup
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
when possible (eg ... dysrhythmias (eg ... , atrial fibrillation ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... reverse the insult (eg