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Wellens' Sign: LAD-T Wave Inversion 
Life threatening T wave inversions in precordial leads. Often V2-V3 
Specific
Wellens' Sign: LAD-T ... Specific for critical ... without chest pain, as ... EKG #ECG #Electrocardiogram ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #table #foamed ... #criticalcare #icu
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
of the clinical ... in improperly folded ... : months - Criteria ... : El Escorial criteria ... EMG: LMN Signs in
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
if they have no clinical ... , elevation of ALT ... purposes of this algorithm ... and lab signs ( ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Generalized fatigue - ALS ... and EMG Findings ... Bedside: ice pack ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
This becomes a flawed ... patients with CAD ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #management #clinical ... #criticalcare #foamed
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
This becomes a flawed ... patients with CAD ... #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #clinica ... l#foamed #algorithm
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Clinical • Under-recognized ... exertion, orthopnea, PND ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... defibrillator as ... #management #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... stratification #diagnosis
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
• In all patients ... Clinical Presentation ... • Common Signs ... Diagnostic Criteria ... of 8 HLH-2004 criteria