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Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
the atria and ventricles ... simultaneously at ... EKG of the same ... excludes other differentials ... that’s called “clinical
Lead AVR on ECG
1. Acute myocardial infarction: ST elevation > 1.5 mm in aVR, indicative of
Lead AVR on ECG ... Subepicardial atrial ... tachycardia ddx: AVNRT ... , AVRT, atrial tachycardia ... cardiology
Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis and Management - Narrow vs Wide, Regular vs Irregular
Narrow - Regular:
Use P
Tachycardia - Differential ... /AVNRT. ... • Atrial Flutter ... Rate can be 300! ... #cardiology #wide
Atrial Flutter on Neck Examination

If you can dx this rhythm, you are born before 1960. 
Early
Examination If you can ... flutter waves at ... AVNRT would show ... like a constant cannon ... PhysicalExam #JVP #Clinical
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
O2, Monitors, ECG ... patient, Crash Cart ... : Bad block? ... bradycardia #diagnosis #differential ... #management #cardiology
This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
x-ray and and ECG ... root, and left atrium ... hint at pathology ... Northwestern University #Clinical ... #EM #Radiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
correct profile can ... ECG is vital while ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... pregnancy • May ... Serial TTE and close ... #cardiology #treatment
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... ischemia, surgery may ... ’s • Reduced Arterial ... Severe anemia - Carbon ... Acidosis #Elevation #Differential
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... occlusion that may ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology