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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
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
Multifocal Atrial ... • Hypoxia • Pulmonary ... • Oxygen • Treatment ... Cardiology #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Management
Approach to ECGs - Tachy/Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias - HR > 100
Wide
  (1) VT - DANGER
  (2)
Approach to ECGs ... abberancy - N B Afib ... block (lower AV cells ... bradyarrhythmia #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Control rate (e.g ... with caution in pulmonary ... Control rate (e.g ... #Tachycardia #Treatment
Hypoxia and Hypoxemia - Overview
Hypoxia - insufficient oxygen delivered to tissues to meet demands
Hypoxemia - low
stagnant hypoxia (e.g ... carrying capacity (e.g ... abnormal hemoglobin (e.g ... CYTOPATHIC HYPOXIA - Cells ... cannot use oxygen (e.g
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
 •
Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... Initial workup: • EKG ... , PT. aPTT • Serial ... score • PERC; Well
Multifocal (or multiform) atrial tachycardia (MAT) is an abnormal heart rhythm, specifically a type of supraventricular
(or multiform) atrial ... chronic obstructive pulmonary ... by a cluster of cells ... different clusters of cells ... Clinical #MedStudent #EKG
Large Mobile Left Atrial Thrombus on Transesophageal Echocardiogram

Female, 78 yo. HT & DM2. Admitted for severe
Transesophageal Echocardiogram ... ECG: AF. ... CHA2DS2VASc: 5. ... @odremanr #Atrial ... Mobile #LA #TEE #Echocardiogram
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
when possible (eg ... packed red blood cell ... dysrhythmias (eg ... , atrial fibrillation ... reverse the insult (eg
Hansen's Disease (Leprosy)
 • Transmission - not completely understood, ?nasal droplets
 • Symptoms appear ~5 years
Immunosuppression (e.g ... few or absent AFB ... cytoplasm, plasma cells ... Treatment Regimen ... diagnosis #management #treatment