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Hyperkalemia shortens repolarization; changes in the T wave provide the earliest clues to hyperpotassemia.
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prolonged PR and QT ... sine wave (QRS-T fusion ... L, ventricular fibrillation ... #Hyperkalemia #EKG ... #ECG #Changes #
Electrical Alternans on POCUS Echocardiogram
You dissect the EKG and note low voltage tachycardia with a hint
Echocardiogram ... You dissect the EKG ... POCUS ECHO performed ... #Echocardiogram ... #clinical #effusion
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Pulmonary Embolism ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Triage EKG (no prior ... #Echocardiogram ... #A4c #clinical
Chest pain, good story, but nonspecific ECG? Do a bedside echo: regional WMAs support your case
but nonspecific ECG ... WMAs support your case ... UltrasoundJelly #Clinical ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Echocardiogram
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... for Three Common Causes ... when possible (eg ... dysrhythmias (eg ... , atrial fibrillation
Pulmonary Embolism on ECG 

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
on ECG Mid ... Triage EKG (no prior ... See thread for POCUS ... #Embolism #ECG ... #clinical #cardiology
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Control rate (e.g ... Treat underlying cause ... Probable atrial fibrillation ... Control rate (e.g ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Constrictive Pericarditis on POCUS Echocardiogram - Apical 3-Chamber View

Young Lupus patient admitted to hospital new onset
Pericarditis on POCUS ... Echocardiogram ... Septal bounce, etc ... #Echocardiogram ... #clinical #cardiology
Massive Pericardial Effusion on Echocardiogram (A4C) demonstrating ECG alternans motion
Massive pericardial effusion, female metastatic breast cancer
on Echocardiogram ... demonstrating ECG ... #Echocardiogram ... #malignant #clinical ... #cardiology #pocus
Massive Pericardial Effusion on Echocardiogram (S4C) demonstrating ECG alternans motion
Massive pericardial effusion, female metastatic breast cancer
on Echocardiogram ... demonstrating ECG ... #Echocardiogram ... #malignant #clinical ... #cardiology #pocus