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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
evaluating for other causes ... cardio-pulmonary symptoms ... Incomplete or Complete ... in relation to ECG ... #cardiology #electrocardiogram
Lead AVR on ECG
1. Acute myocardial infarction: ST elevation > 1.5 mm in aVR, indicative of
Lead AVR on ECG ... • Narrow complex ... #electrocardiogram ... #diagnosis #ekg ... cardiology
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
heart disease Causes ... Digoxin toxicity Symptoms ... more intensive treatment ... #differential # ... cardiology
Approach to ECGs - Tachy/Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias - HR > 100
Wide
  (1) VT - DANGER
  (2)
Approach to ECGs ... tachycardia (MAT ... #EKG #diagnosis ... #electrocardiogram ... #cardiology #differential
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... exam • 12-lead ECG ... AVNRT Red Flag Symptoms ... #Palpitations #Cardiology ... #Differential #
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... Diagnosis Framework ... block; and sinus tachycardia ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
ingestion • B symptoms ... platelets - WBC may ... Immunohistochemical studies (to differentiate ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment ... #oncology #management
Tongue Pathology 

Geographic tongue, fissured tongue, and hairy tongue are the most common tongue problems and
immunodeficiency, is caused ... require biopsy to differentiate ... Recognition and diagnosis ... duration, antecedent symptoms ... A complete head
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
age 70 years Symptoms ... Workup: • Complete ... blood count with differential ... Myelodysplastic #Syndromes #diagnosis ... #hematology #oncology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
• Progressive symptoms ... elevated protein, lymphocytic ... pauci-immune GN Immune Complex ... tract, and often causes ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology