5 results
Suspected ACS - OMI vs STEMI - Differential Algorithm

The name STEMI cognitively inspires EPs to fail
- Differential ... segment is the only ECG ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #cardiology ... infarction #diagnosis #coronary
Left Main Coronary Artery Thrombus seen on Angiography

“Mother of all coronary thrombi”.  55 year old
Artery Thrombus ... Anterior wall STEMI ... Cardiogenic shock, ECG ... predicted Left main occlusion ... CathLab #clinical #cardiology
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
counter-pulsation ... diastole → increases coronary ... IABP improves coronary ... artery perfusion ... • Triggers (EKG
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
due to vascular occlusion ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... than 5 to 7 days after ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
and Differential ... due to vascular occlusion ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #cardiology