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Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm (AIVR) on EKG
 • Regular rhythm with wide. 
 • QRS complexes >120
Rhythm (AIVR) on EKG ... Ventricular origin • Capture ... and fusion beats ... diagnosis #cardiology #EKG ... #ECG #Electrocardiogram
Cardiac Rupture with Pericardial Effusion

Apical 4 chamber. Note larger right sided pericardial effusion with significant compression
Cardiac Rupture ... with Pericardial Effusion ... sided pericardial effusion ... MyocardialInfarction #AMI #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #ultrasound
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Regular, Wide-Complex Tachycardia
1. aVR: Is the initial deflection in aVR positive?
dissociation (fusion ... or capture beats ... Interpretation #ECG ... #EKG #Electrocardiogram
Relevant Sonopathology of the Parasternal Long Axis (PLAX) - Point of Care Ultrasound
 - Right Ventricular
Point of Care Ultrasound ... Papillary Muscle Rupture ... - Pericardial Effusion ... #Diagnosis #POCUS
Electrical Alternans on POCUS Echocardiogram
You dissect the EKG and note low voltage tachycardia with a hint
Electrical Alternans on POCUS ... You dissect the EKG ... POCUS ECHO performed ... Electrical #Alternans #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #clinical #effusion
Approach to ECGs - VT vs. SVT - Wide Tachycardias
DDx = VT vs. SVT with BBB
All
Approach to ECGs ... different rates) - Capture ... - Fusion beats ... VentricularTachycardia #Versus #ecg ... #ekg #cardiology
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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• Esophageal rupture ... Initial workup: • EKG ... • Bedside ultrasound
Modified Sgarbossa Criteria - Diagnostic Checklist for diagnosing MI in LBBB or Pacemaker
1) Identify LBBB or
2ms spike - Fusion ... fusing - Capture ... Diagnosis #Checklist #EKG ... electrocardiogram #ecg
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy on POCUS

78 year old woman - Acute delirium but complaining of chest pain 
ECG:
Cardiomyopathy on POCUS ... of chest pain ECG ... Cardiomyopathy #POCUS ... #Ultrasound #Clinical
Large Pleural Effusion on Lung Ultrasound (POCUS)

Usually reach for a smaller footprint (phased or micro-convex) for
on Lung Ultrasound ... (POCUS) Usually ... curvilinear probes capture ... #clinical #pocus ... #ultrasound #lung