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Pericarditis on EKG
Stage 1 - Widespread ST elevation (<5mm) and PR depression; In aVR: ST depression
Pericarditis on ... EKG Stage 1 - Widespread ... segments, usually best ... #EKG #ECG #electrocardiogram ... #cardiology #diagnosis
Constrictive Pericarditis on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal View

Young Lupus patient admitted to hospital new onset HFpEF.
on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Also had medial ... #CP #POCUS #Echocardiogram ... #clinical #cardiology ... #s4C #SeptalBounce
Constrictive Pericarditis on Echocardiogram
A 55-year-old female marathon runner presents to clinic w/ 6-months of worsening breathlessness
had gained 15 kg ... Kussmaul's sign, marked pedal ... Echocardiogram #a4c ... #pocus #clinical ... #cardiology
Inpatient Cath Lab Indications
Cath Lab ASAP:
STEMI
NSTEMI:
1. Unstable/cardiogenic shock
2. Severe LV dysfunction or
3. Recurrent/persistent rest angina despite
Severe LV dysfunction ... Recurrent/persistent rest ... despite intensive medical ... low (1-2) risk, +ECG ... catheterization #cardiology
Huge LV thrombus on Echocardiogram

Patient with HF and TIA, in sinus rhythm. Heparin, followed by warfarin,
Huge LV thrombus ... after 3 months, serial ... DrRajeshG1 #LV ... echocardiogram #POCUS ... #cardiology #a4c
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy on POCUS Echocardiogram

50's male CAP on Day 4 Zpak but worsening-fever, congestion, cough. BP
ECG Trop I 1.13. ... Medical ACS plus ... exercise echo stress test ... Echocardiogram #ultrasound #Cardiology ... #a4c #clinical
Ventricular Fibrillation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal 4 Chamber

50's male witnessed arrest. Unknown hx. AED no
SC from first break ... fine quivering of LV ... getting 12 lead ECG ... Fibrillation #VFib #S4C ... #ultrasound #Cardiology
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
depression Pericarditis ... - Short QT LV ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Management of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (ICI) Induced Cardiotoxicity
Problem - Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are associated with
serious arrhythmias, pericarditis ... abnormal screening tests ... Monitor and trend electrocardiogram ... prednisone 1-2 mg/kg ... #cardiology #oncology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Medical history ... determine if stress test ... Obtain EKG if: ... dysfunction or LV ... one post op Cardiology