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Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
are enough to diagnose ... excludes other differentials ... sign! ... #Cardiology #Neck ... #Frog #Sign
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
Approach to ECGs ... Equivalents / Don't Miss Signs ... bigger than QRS - deWinter ... #EKG #diagnosis ... Interpretation #differential
STEMI Equivalents on ECG
 • Conventional STEMI - Elevation of ST segment at (or 40-60 ms
V2 • Wellens sign ... pain • Wellens sign ... indistinguishable from ... #EKG #diagnosis ... #differential #
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Diagnosis Framework ... STEMI: • Upsloping ... STE: "Pardee's sign ... (Eiffel Tower sign ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Full Set of Vital Signs ... - Distended neck ... crackles, elevated JVP
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
syncope (ruling out differential ... adverse events from ... further guide management ... orthostatic vital sign ... and an initial ECG
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
worsening brady, Signs ... <90, AMS, SOB from ... #bradycardia #diagnosis ... #differential # ... management #cardiology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Neck: “dropping ... dystrophy - Brain stem ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... #management #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... ECG is vital while ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Bacterial Meningitis - Differential ... Enteroviruses (e.g ... parenchymatous (tabes ... Acute meningeal signs ... bacterial from