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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
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
Equivalents / Don't ... #EKG #diagnosis ... electrocardiogram #cardiology ... #STEMI #Equivalents ... Interpretation #differential
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)

WARM AHA
- Primary - Idiopathics
- Secondary
Infectious
 • Viral- HIV, EBV, HCV, HEV
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Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia ... Hematopoietic stem ... Autoimmune #Hemolytic #Anemia ... AIHA #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Algorithm
STEMI Equivalents on ECG
 • Conventional STEMI - Elevation of ST segment at (or 40-60 ms
STEMI Equivalents ... #Equivalents #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis ... #differential # ... cardiology #electrocardiogram
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Volume (MCV) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increased Requirement (e.g ... Liver Function Tests ... Liver Function Tests
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
prolonged bed rest ... volume of 10.8% (equivalent ... 500 mL in a 70 kg ... conclusion, prolonged rest ... pathophysiology #differential
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Highest metabolic equivalent ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... Obtain EKG if: ... one post op Cardiology
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... Hyperthyroidism • Anemia ... or other vagal maneuvers ... #Palpitations #Cardiology ... #Differential #