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A Lewis Lead (also called the S5 lead) is a modified ECG lead used to detect
atrial flutter ... , based on signs ... and symptoms, but ... #Cardiology #EKG ... #ECGEducator
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is an abnormally fast heart rhythm arising from improper electrical activity in upper
tachycardia (SVT) is an abnormally ... Symptoms may include ... #Clinical #MedStudent ... #Cardiology #EKG ... SupraVentricularTachycardia #ECGEducator
Cardiac Amyloid - Diagnosis, Signs, Symptoms and Management

Clinical Presentation
- exertional dyspnea
- peripheral edema
- exertional syncope
- peripheral
, Signs, Symptoms ... Management Clinical ... despite hx HTN) EKG ... precordial leads) - atrial ... #Symptoms #Cardiology
The 4 Variants of Sinus Arrhythmia
Phasic Sinus Arrhythmia:
 • The rate increases with respiration and decreases
PR interval are normal ... Wandering Atrial ... #Arrhythmia #cardiology ... #diagnosis #ekg ... #variants #clinical
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
- Differential Diagnosis ... exam • 12-lead ECG ... flutter, or atrial ... AVNRT Red Flag Symptoms ... #Palpitations #Cardiology
The 4 Variants of Sinus Arrhythmia
Phasic Sinus Arrhythmia:
 • The rate increases with respiration and decreases
PR interval are normal ... Wandering Atrial ... #Arrhythmia #cardiology ... #diagnosis #ekg ... #variants #clinical
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
Digoxin toxicity Symptoms ... (≥ 0.12s) with abnormal ... capture of the atria ... tachycardia • Sinus ... arrhythmia • Atrial
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis ... and Clinical Features ... purple abdominal striae ... inferior petrosal sinus ... #signs #symptoms
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
Cesarean delivery Clinical ... pregnancy symptoms ... Key Point: High clinical ... • Nonspecific: sinus ... underdiagnosed due to symptom