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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 ... #Algorithm #cardiology ... occlusionMI #myocardial #infarction
Hyperkalemia EKG - K of 8.5

Here’s an #ECG of a man with ROSC after cardiac arrest

Computer
Hyperkalemia EKG ... Computer is calling STEMI ... classic “Pseudo-STEMI ... @EM_RESUS #Hyperkalemia ... #Cardiology #Clinical
Lead AVR on ECG
1. Acute myocardial infarction: ST elevation > 1.5 mm in aVR, indicative of
Lead AVR on ECG ... Acute myocardial infarction ... anterior descending (LAD ... #differential # ... cardiology
Causes of Altered Level of Consciousness GCS < 7 - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Brain Involvement - Hemispheric
Consciousness GCS ... < 7 - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Involvement - Brain Stem ... Hypernatremia • Hypercalcemia
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... to Anemia - Differential ... deficiency • Lead ... aciduria, Drugs (e.g ... Diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Localized Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cervical:
 - Anterior
     • Infection
Diagnosis Algorithm ... (e.g. ... Lymphadenopathy #LAD ... #Differential # ... #Causes #Hematology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
have fever - ACS ... ischemia, bowel infarction ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... unless worrisome EKG ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Thalassemia • Lead ... Chronic Disease (e.g ... Inflammation, Chronic Infection ... #Causes #Hematology
DETROIT CARDIOGENIC SHOCK INITIATIVE ALGORITHM

INCLUSION CRITERIA
Acute Myocardial Infarction
 Ischemic Symptoms
 EKG and/or biomarker evidence of AMI
SHOCK INITIATIVE ALGORITHM ... Acute Myocardial Infarction ... Ischemic Symptoms  EKG ... evidence of AMI (STEMI ... ACTIVATE CATH LAB
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Segment Elevation - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework STEMI ... acute myocardial infarction ... "pinched off" as ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram