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Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
or R/S>I STEMI Equivalents ... / Don't Miss Signs ... bigger than QRS - deWinter ... cardiology #STEMI #Equivalents ... Interpretation #differential
STEMI Equivalents on ECG
 • Conventional STEMI - Elevation of ST segment at (or 40-60 ms
STEMI Equivalents ... V2 • Wellens sign ... pain • Wellens sign ... deviation) • Acute ischemia ... EKG #diagnosis #differential
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
arteritis (GCA) ... those coming off aorta ... systemic sx + signs ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Management
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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: • Purpura, ischemic ... Kidneys: glomerular ischemia ... < 30 years - Aorta ... : - Aorta and ... purpura: strong sign
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... purpura: Strong sign ... < 30 years • Aorta ... Elevated ESR and CRP GCA ... ): • Aorta and
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
Behcet disease) Differential ... SLE, Reactive arthritis ... retinal tears, Ischemia ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #signs #symptoms