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Suspected ACS - OMI vs STEMI - Differential Algorithm

The name STEMI cognitively inspires EPs to fail
OMI vs STEMI - Differential ... segment is the only ECG ... #OMI #STEMI #Differential ... occlusionMI #myocardial #infarction ... #diagnosis #coronary
Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Algorithm for choosing ... (MI = myocardial ... infarction; MET ... metabolic equivalent; ECG ... Shows the diagnosis
Differentiating type-I vs. type-II MI

Sorting this out is difficult, often relying heavily on clinical judgement.

A key
give someone 500 mcg ... The table below ... #Diagnosis #Myocardial ... #Infarction #TypeII ... #Comparison #Table
Hyperthermic Toxidromes
Five toxidromes may present with overlapping features: hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, altered mental status/seizures.
 • Sympathomimetic -
of muscarinic Ach ... dopamine blockers (e.g ... dopamine agonists (e.g ... #Toxidromes #comparison ... #table #diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... algorithm to determine ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... stratification #diagnosis