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ECGofTheDay - What is the most likely diagnosis? What is this finding called? 

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The combination of
rocket-shaped T waves ... ECG pattern. ... considered a STEMI equivalent ... #ECG #DeWinters ... #STWaves #Occlusion
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 ... T waves - starts ... cardiology #STEMI #Equivalents
STEMI Equivalents on ECG
 • Conventional STEMI - Elevation of ST segment at (or 40-60 ms
STEMI Equivalents ... on ECG • Conventional ... J point • De Winter ... V2 • Wellens sign ... #ECG #EKG #diagnosis
Cardiac Amyloid - Diagnosis, Signs, Symptoms and Management

Clinical Presentation
- exertional dyspnea
- peripheral edema
- exertional syncope
- peripheral
, Symptoms and Management ... despite hx HTN) EKG ... pseudoinfarct pattern (Q-waves ... Cardiac #Diagnosis #Stages ... #Management #Signs
Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
Checklist for Evaluation ... assessment - Vital signs ... presentation in winter ... nonconvuIsive status ... Checklist #Delirium #Evaluation
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Approach (when evaluation ... hypertension and signs ... Stage 2 hypertension ... renal bruit or signs ... Coarctation of aorta
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
dietary intake (e.g ... malabsorptive state ... lateral columns) • Takes ... Evaluation: • ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Highest metabolic equivalent ... Obtain EKG if: ... medical and surgical management ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... are excellent at evaluating ... ECG is vital while ... differential #algorithm #management