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A Lewis Lead (also called the S5 lead) is a modified ECG lead used to detect
is a modified ECG ... flutter is suspected clinically ... flutter waves may ... #Cardiology #EKG ... #Flutter #ECGEducator
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Definitions - Stable Angina, Unstable Angina, NSTEMI, STEMI
1 STABLE ANGINA - Angina
ruptures and a thrombus ... Angina pain occurs at ... is reflected by ECG ... changes and a rise ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
capture of the atria ... Diagnosis: • PAC ... tachyarrhythmias High-risk ... #differential # ... cardiology
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
In AVNRT, the atria ... An abrupt rise in ... are enough to diagnose ... excludes other differentials ... that’s called “clinical
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... LVEDd > 6.0 cm, LV thrombus ... pregnancy • May ... support for patients clinically ... Serial TTE and close
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... CARP, DECREASE V trials ... stress testing may ... stratification #diagnosis
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
#diagnosis waves ... Clinical Utility ... • Risk stratification ... risk for sudden ... #cardiology #differential