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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) - EKG Characteristics
Typical EKG findings may include:
 • Deep and narrow Q waves
Deep and narrow Q waves ... inferior leads • General ... signs of LVH (high ... Deeply inverted T waves ... #cardiology #electrocardiogram
STEMI Equivalents on ECG
 • Conventional STEMI - Elevation of ST segment at (or 40-60 ms
Equivalents on ECG ... J point • De Winter ... V2 • Wellens sign ... pain • Wellens sign ... differential #cardiology #electrocardiogram
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
Approach to ECGs ... = Biomarkers + ECG ... Equivalents / Don't Miss Signs ... bigger than QRS - deWinter ... #electrocardiogram
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
High Central Neuraxial ... that may mimic signs ... anaesthesia #High #Central ... Neuraxial #Block #Anesthesiology ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
is unconscious, signs ... depression • T wave ... CM5 continuous ECG ... Ischemia #Ischaemia #Anesthesiology ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Intraoperative Circulatory Embolus - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Causes: thrombus, fat, amniotic fluid, air/gas.
Signs: hypotension, tachycardia,
Signs: hypotension ... Consider thrombolysis e.g ... possible • If central ... Embolism #VTE #Anesthesiology ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
iatrogenic causes, e.g ... . central line placement ... examination and vital signs ... Cardiac #Tamponade #Anesthesiology ... Intraoperative #Checklist