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The JT Interval and Pro-Arrhythmic Risk
Measured from the J-point to the end of the T-wave, the
The JT Interval ... with QRS ≥120 ms ... rachel_klosko #JT #Interval ... pathophysiology #ekg ... #ecg #cardiology
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
• PR interval < ... 120 ms = AV junction ... ≥ 120 ms, origin ... : • QT interval ... Interpretation #ECG
Vereckie Algorithm - Lead aVR - Ventricular Tachycardia - Telemetry Diagnosis
WCT is VT IF:
 • Initial
Vereckie Algorithm ... or q wave > 40 ms ... #Vereckie #Algorithm ... diagnosis #cardiology #ekg ... #ecg #telemetry
Inflammatory Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Monoarticular
 • Gout (Podagra, Tophi)
 • Pseudogout
 • Early
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Reactive (e.g ... Enteropathic (e.g ... Inflammatory #JointPain #MSK ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to ECGs
Check
 - Age, gender, name
 - 25mm/s; 10mm/mV
 - 1mm = 40ms; 0.1 mV
Rate
Approach to ECGs ... dextrocardia, normal Intervals ... Short QT <300-360 ms ... #Approach #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm ... potassium and ECG ... , Prolonged PR interval ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Septic Embolism (e.g ... Fat Embolism (e.g ... Vascular #JointPain #MSK ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pathologic / Fragility Fractures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Tumours
 - See Bone Lesions Scheme
Paget's Disease
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Malignancy • Drugs (e.g ... Fractures #Pathologic #MSK ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... that prolong QT interval ... • Adult: 0.5-5 mcg ... Pediatric: 0.1-1 mcg ... TDP #Management #Algorithm
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
ACS Evaluation Algorithm ... Algorithm that ... Ask about: - Changes ... - History - EKG ... Evaluation #diagnosis #Algorithm