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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 on EKG ... of the proximal LAD ... history of recent angina ... #ecg #cardiology ... #electrocardiogram
Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) Angina
Definition / Epidemiology:
 • Rest angina attributed to coronary artery vasospasm.
 • Patients often
younger than other ACS ... pain • Episodes can ... changes on tele/ECG ... • Can perform ... #cardiology #diagnosis
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS ... Evaluation Algorithm ... Algorithm that ... - History - EKG ... #cardiology #Angina
Wellens' Sign: LAD-T Wave Inversion 
Life threatening T wave inversions in precordial leads. Often V2-V3 
Specific
Wellens' Sign: LAD-T ... with history of angina ... without chest pain, as ... #ECG #Electrocardiogram ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Algorithm for choosing ... metabolic equivalent; ECG ... evaluation of stable angina ... #ACS #stresstest ... #CAD
The 3 Fates of a Premature Atrial Complex
 • PAC can be conducted with normal QRS
Complex • PAC can ... • PAC can be ... #PACs #cardiology ... #diagnosis #ekg ... #ecg #electrocardiogram
Lead AVR on ECG
1. Acute myocardial infarction: ST elevation > 1.5 mm in aVR, indicative of
ST elevation in ACS ... aVR instead of ACS ... #AVR #leadAVR #ecg ... #electrocardiogram ... #differential #cardiology
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
Algorithm 1. ... current guidelines (eg ... Angina: consider ... ranolazine if angina ... #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
algorithm to determine ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... one post op Cardiology ... Unstable Angina
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Prinzmetal's Angina ... "pinched off" as ... Other Causes - STE can ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram