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Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
excludes other differentials ... That’s called Frog ... sign! ... #Cardiology #Neck ... #Frog #Sign
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 ... #cardiology #electrocardiogram
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 ... EKG #diagnosis #electrocardiogram ... #cardiology #STEMI ... Interpretation #differential
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
Kussmaul's Sign ... sucks in" blood from ... called Kussmaul's sign ... Kussmaul's sign ... Kussmaul's sign
Wellens' Sign: LAD-T Wave Inversion 
Life threatening T wave inversions in precordial leads. Often V2-V3 
Specific
Wellens' Sign: LAD-T ... as they result from ... #Wellens #Sign # ... EKG #ECG #Electrocardiogram ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Segment Elevation - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework STEMI ... STE: "Pardee's sign ... (Eiffel Tower sign ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Aortic Root Sign

The aortic root sign an anomalous circumflex coronary artery (ACCA) that emerges from the
Aortic Root Sign ... The aortic root sign ... ) that emerges from ... underneath the aorta ... #Aortic #Root #Sign
Approach to ECGs - VT vs. SVT - Wide Tachycardias
DDx = VT vs. SVT with BBB
All
- Brugada's sign ... - The distance from ... - Josephson's sign ... Versus #ecg #ekg #cardiology ... #diagnosis #electrocardiogram
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... auscultation, JVD ... usually results from ... #diagnosis #differential