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Lead AVR on ECG
1. Acute myocardial infarction: ST elevation > 1.5 mm in aVR, indicative of
Lead AVR on ECG ... predictor of recurrent ischemic ... tachycardia ddx: AVNRT ... supraventricular tachycardia (SVT ... #electrocardiogram
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
Cannon A waves during ... Exam In AVNRT, ... EKG of the same ... #Awaves #AVNRT ... #PhysicalExam #JVP
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 ... leads with STE in avR ... inversion - STE avR ... #electrocardiogram
STEMI Equivalents on ECG
 • Conventional STEMI - Elevation of ST segment at (or 40-60 ms
J point • De Winter ... elevation in aVR ... V2 • Wellens sign ... deviation) • Acute ischemia ... differential #cardiology #electrocardiogram