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Modified Sgarbossa Criteria - Diagnostic Checklist for diagnosing MI in LBBB or Pacemaker
1) Identify LBBB or
diagnosing MI in LBBB ... or Pacemaker LBBB ... #EKG #electrocardiogram ... #ecg #cardiology ... #lbbb
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... evaluating for ... other causes of ... Incomplete or Complete RBBB ... AcutePE #diagnosis #cardiology
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation ... and the HEART score ... physical activity - Nausea ... - History - EKG ... diagnosis #Algorithm #cardiology
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
A) Initial Evaluation ... ischemic CVA (core ... Cardioembolic: • ECG ... CVA 2) No major-risk ... workup #diagnosis #checklist
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
trolley and 12-lead ECG ... CM5 continuous ECG ... Obtain a 12-lead ECG ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
Obtain 12-lead ECG ... and discuss with cardiology ... mmol.l-1 ❼ Check core ... • Start cooling ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... morphology similar to LBBB ... voltage Other Causes ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Emergency Evacuation  - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Anaesthetised or sedated patient requires unplanned transfer because
Emergency Evacuation ... environmental hazard (e.g ... #Patient #Evacuation ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Management
If the patient has a HEART Score of 0-3 and a negative initial troponin, have a
troponin test and ECG ... hospitalized for further evaluation ... Obtain an ECG at ... #Management #PatientInfo ... #Cardiology #ChestPain