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Digoxin effect on Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside from the foxglove leaf
Mechanism
 - Inhibits Na-K
Digoxin effect on ... fibrillation and atrial flutter ... effect on ECG ( ... : - Scooping ST ... #EKG #Cardiology
Electrocardiographic Features of Digoxin Toxicity
 • Virtually any arrhythmia is possible. None specific for digoxin toxicity
conduction) "Digitalis effect ... " or "sagging" ST ... depressions • J ... inverted/Biphasic T waves ... #cardiology #diagnosis
Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Table - Wide vs Narrow, Regular vs Irregular

Regular Rhythm - Narrow Complex
: • ST vs SVT ... ) • P-waves. ... variable block >> MAT ... /effect • Tx: ... #cardiology
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... block; and sinus tachycardia ... voltage Other Causes ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Clinically Significant Cardiovascular Drug-Drug Interactions With OTC Supplements and Herbal Products
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)
 • Night-blooming
hypertension and tachycardia ... hypertension and tachycardia ... Digoxin • Aloe ... vera, Licorice - Causes ... pharmacology #DDI #table #cardiology
Approach to ECGs - Tachy/Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias - HR > 100
Wide
  (1) VT - DANGER
  (2)
(MAT) - 3 ... different P waves ... 200ms from longer pause ... #EKG #diagnosis ... electrocardiogram #cardiology
WOBBLER  for ECG assessment in Syncope 
W - Wolff Parkinson White 
O - Obstructed AV
morphology of the ST ... so called coved ST ... a bit like the J ... Mnemonic #Syncope #EKG ... #Cardiology
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
heart disease Causes ... Substances • Digoxin ... 300 = NSVT EKG ... , and the T-wave ... #differential #cardiology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Calcineurin inhibitors, Digoxin ... Peak T, flat P, ST ... bradycardia → sine wave ... only if no clear cause ... Monitor for tachycardia
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
evaluate potential causes ... WOBBLER: Each letter ... pathway that can cause ... : ST segment • ... #cardiology #differential