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Abnormal Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP) Algorithm
Outward Wave / Peak
 • With Every Beat
Abnormal Jugular ... Fusion of Lancisi Sign ... with Every Beat - Cannon ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #cardiology #physicalexam
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
Cannon A waves during ... abrupt rise in RA pressure ... to diagnose the ... ’s called Frog sign ... #PhysicalExam #JVP
Abnormal Jugular Venous Pressure Waveforms - Differential Diagnosis
 - Absent a wave - Atrial fibrillation, sinus
Abnormal Jugular ... Venous Pressure ... - Differential Diagnosis ... pulmonic stenosis - Cannon ... #PhysicalExam #
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
Equivalents / Don't Miss Signs ... bigger than QRS - deWinter ... in V1 - normal ... Ischemia #ECG #EKG #diagnosis ... #electrocardiogram
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... - Jamestown Canyon ... opening pressure ... Acute meningeal signs ... opening pressure
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... If abnormal, this ... When the diagnosis ... coarctation of the aorta ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... bruits, or blood pressure ... < 30 years • Aorta ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal ... chorioretinitis, CNS