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Suspected ACS - OMI vs STEMI - Differential Algorithm

The name STEMI cognitively inspires EPs to fail
- Differential ... Algorithm The ... segment is the only ECG ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #cardiology
It starts as sinus rhythm with probable inferior STEMI, but becomes ventricular fibrillation (or polymorphic ventricular
probable inferior STEMI ... #Clinical #EM #Cardiology ... #EKG #Arrest #VentricularTachycardia
Now there is additional ST elevation in lateral leads, also diagnostic of STEMI. #Clinical #EM #Cardiology
diagnostic of STEMI ... #Clinical #EM #Cardiology ... #EKG #STEMI #Inferior
There is inferior ST elevation with reciprocal ST depression in aVL and  in lead I,
suggestive of STEMI ... suggestive of STEMI ... #Clinical #EM #Cardiology ... #EKG #STEMI #Inferior
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... cardiomyopathy (e.g ... hemodynamics (e.g ... LVEF recovery (e.g ... (e.g., ACE/ARB)
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Clinical Picture ... life-threatening Differential ... dystrophy - Brain stem ... Serologic and EMG ... immunosuppressants - Meds
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
 • Guidelines as SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
 •
And Proteinuria (e.g ... ↑ in anti HTN meds ... diagnosis so have high clinical ... htn #obstetrics #cardiology ... #differential #
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
brain PRES Clinical ... bone marrow or stem ... Reversible course Differential ... • EEG: With persistent ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
just simply a clinical ... ECG is vital while ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... Change in clinical ... Cataract Plan for Meds