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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 ... cardionerds #EKG ... #EKG #Pulmonary
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Pulmonary Embolism ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Triage EKG (no prior ... Activate cath lab ... #Echocardiogram
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Diagnosis and Workup ... Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... embolism • Cardiac ... : • EKG • Bedside ... , PT. aPTT • Serial
Tuberculosis Testing

LATENT TB
• LTBI is diagnosed when an asymptomatic patient has a positive TST or IGRA
manifestations of active ... • History of BCG ... immunocompromised (e.g ... used to exclude pulmonary ... Testing #Diagnosis #Workup
Large Mobile Left Atrial Thrombus on Transesophageal Echocardiogram

Female, 78 yo. HT & DM2. Admitted for severe
Transesophageal Echocardiogram ... ECG: AF. ... CHA2DS2VASc: 5. ... stenosis.Simultaneous embolic ... Mobile #LA #TEE #Echocardiogram
Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram ... • Provoked (e.g ... surgery, trauma, active ... - No other workup ... Hypercoagulable #Workup
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
help AND check arterial ... blood gas, 12-lead ECG ... o Circulatory embolus ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Intraoperative Tachycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Tachycardia in theatre is often due to inadequate depth
❶ Immediate action ... • Confirm airway ... obtain 12-lead ECG ... ); circulatory embolus ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
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 ... palpitations: PVC • Gradual ... /Afib/WPW) • Loss
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
❶ IMMEDIATE ACTION ... senior on-call / dial ... • Check ECG rhythm ... Anaphylaxis (→ 3-1) Embolism ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup