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Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
= Biomarkers + ECG ... deWinter T waves - starts ... #Ischemia #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis ... Interpretation #differential
STEMI Equivalents on ECG
 • Conventional STEMI - Elevation of ST segment at (or 40-60 ms
Equivalents on ECG ... after) the J point ... #Equivalents #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis ... #differential #
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Diagnosis Framework ... level <100 pg/ml EKG ... function Pulmonary-Artery ... activity, especially status ... #diagnosis #cardiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... Crackles/Rales on auscultation ... ECG is vital while ... #diagnosis #differential ... algorithm #management #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... events or death (CARP ... stratification #diagnosis
Right Heart Catheterization - Pulmonary Artery Pressures and Calculations
PULMONARY VASCULAR RESISTANCE = (meanPAP-PCWP) / CO
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mortality in inferior MI ... RV dysfunction. e.g ... forward flow. e.g ... Ahmed Ghoneem, MD MSc ... #catheter #diagnosis
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
diagnosed? ... the naked eye after ... tendon, MRI or ... during the initial stage ... Orthopedics #Wrist #msk