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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 ... in relation to ECG ... #EKG #Pulmonary
Wandering atrial pacemaker - ECG Diagnosis
 • The change in P wave contour is gradual
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Wandering atrial ... pacemaker - ECG ... wave contour is gradual ... pacemaker shifts back ... #ekg #ecg #electrocardiogram
Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis
Primary Back Pathology:
 • Musculoligamentous injury (a.k.a. lumbosacral strain)
 • Spondylosis (i.e.
Back Pain - Differential ... Diagnosis Primary ... pain: Axial spondyloarthritis ... (e.g. ankylosing ... spondyloarthritis (e.g
The 4 Variants of Sinus Arrhythmia
Phasic Sinus Arrhythmia:
 • The rate increases with respiration and decreases
rate change is gradual ... Wandering Atrial ... pacemaker shifts back ... Arrhythmia #cardiology #diagnosis ... #ekg #ecg #electrocardiogram
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
on POCUS Echocardiogram ... female with chest pain ... Triage EKG (no prior ... Differential/diagnosis ... Embolism #POCUS #Echocardiogram
Large Mobile Left Atrial Thrombus on Transesophageal Echocardiogram

Female, 78 yo. HT & DM2. Admitted for severe
Large Mobile Left Atrial ... Transesophageal Echocardiogram ... severe abdominal pain ... ECG: AF. ... CHA2DS2VASc: 5.
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Chest Pain - Diagnosis ... Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... Initial workup: • EKG ... , PT. aPTT • Serial ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
The 4 Variants of Sinus Arrhythmia
Phasic Sinus Arrhythmia:
 • The rate increases with respiration and decreases
rate change is gradual ... Wandering Atrial ... pacemaker shifts back ... Arrhythmia #cardiology #diagnosis ... #ekg #ecg #electrocardiogram
Auto-PEEP 
What is Auto-PEEP?
 • Progressive air trapping & dynamic hyperinflation → ↑Palv at end expiration
airway resistance (e.g ... ventilator does not go back ... airway resistance (e.g ... acute scenario (e.g ... #criticalcare #
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
exam • 12-lead ECG ... Valvular disease (e.g ... Pheochromocytoma • Pulmonary ... Symptoms: • Chest pain ... /Afib/WPW) • Loss