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Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
STE, diffuse PR ... T wave in V1 - normal ... #EKG #diagnosis ... electrocardiogram #cardiology ... Interpretation #differential
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Pulmonary Edema - Differential ... History/Physical/Labs ... level <100 pg/ml EKG ... ischemic changes CXR ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... smooth cysts with normal ... distribution - LAM ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern ... #Diagnosis #differential
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
sedimentation rate + Normal ... permanent alopecia Differential ... pneumonitis • Diffuse ... Cytopenias • Cardiac valve ... , Serositis Labs
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Segment Elevation - Differential ... Myocarditis: • Diffuse ... ST Elevation of Normal ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... upright or lat ... - Switch to oral ... • Vasculitis (e.g
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... lab markers such ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Mg, P04, LFTs, alb ... Lipase, CK • ECG ... (30-34ºC) • Infuse ... CPB • Continue CPR ... management #treatment #algorithm