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Wellens Syndrome on EKG
Associated with a critical stenosis of the proximal LAD, suggestive of impending infarction
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Wellens Syndrome ... of the proximal LAD ... history of recent angina ... #EKG #ecg #cardiology ... #electrocardiogram
Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) Angina
Definition / Epidemiology:
 • Rest angina attributed to coronary artery vasospasm.
 • Patients often
Raynaud, migraine, etc ... changes on tele/ECG ... • Can perform ... #cardiology #diagnosis ... #management
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Algorithm for patients ... with Stable Angina ... acute coronary syndrome ... #Angina #ChestPain ... #Algorithm #Cardiology
Approach to ECGs - Tachy/Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias - HR > 100
Wide
  (1) VT - DANGER
  (2)
Approach to ECGs ... (2) Sick Sinus Syndrome ... lower AV cells can ... #electrocardiogram ... #cardiology #differential
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
interval J Wave Syndromes ... Prinzmetal's Angina ... Other Causes - STE can ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... acute coronary syndrome ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: ... one post op Cardiology ... Unstable Angina ... medical and surgical management
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
HFpEF and CAD Management ... Algorithm 1. ... current guidelines (eg ... #Management #Algorithm ... #cardiology
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
(electrocardiogram ... accessory pathway that can ... combination) • LVH can ... QT syndrome, both ... #cardiology #differential