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Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... downsloping - Coving ... elevation seen > 2 ... Post-cardioversion • Acute aortic ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
particularly those coming ... off aorta: subclavian ... not be subtle e.g ... Sufficient segment ... identifies 85 to 95% of cases
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
of syncope (temporary ... evaluate potential causes ... to focus on ... heart disease like aortic ... #cardiology #differential