4 results
Isthmus Independent Atrial Flutter
 • Rapid atrial activity without typical inferior sawtooth waves suggests CTI-independent flutter
Isthmus Independent ... Atrial Flutter ... circuit • Positive ... VI suggests a left ... #cardiology #clinical
Counterclockwise and (Left) vs Clockwise (Right) Flutter
Typical atrial flutter is counterclockwise in direction and originates from
Counterclockwise and (Left ... cavo-tricuspid isthmus ... This appears as positively-directed ... from the left atrium ... #EKG #Cardiology
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... myxoma • Hypercoagulable ... Blood cultures are positive ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... myxoma • Hypercoagulable ... cases Culture Positive ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... Differential #Diagnosis #cardiology