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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 ... stenosis of proximal LAD ... becoming acute anterior ... wall MI — 'widow ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Triage EKG (no prior ... Sister had MI in ... Differential/diagnosis ... RV, McConnell's sign ... A4c #clinical #cardiology
A primer on the causes, evaluation and management of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Young Patients. 
Obstructive:
evaluation and management ... • Atheromatous CAD ... Non-atheromatous CAD ... Hypercoagulable States #cardiology ... #Young #cardiology
Lead AVR on ECG
1. Acute myocardial infarction: ST elevation > 1.5 mm in aVR, indicative of
Lead AVR on ECG ... artery (LMCA). left anterior ... descending (LAD ... QTc interval, RAD ... cardiology
Anterior Hypokinesis on POCUS Echocardiogram

A 69yo female with history of hypertension presents with 30min shortness of
EKG unremarkable ... previous hx of MI ... Confirmed to have LAD ... Echocardiogram #clinical #cardiology ... WMA #Akinesis #LAD
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
anteroapical (anterior ... poor prognostic signs ... in duration (↑ LA ... Infarction #acuteMI #cardiology ... #differential #
Pulmonary Embolism on ECG 

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Sister had MI in ... Differential/diagnosis ... inversions V1-V4 plus inferior ... Patient had severe ... #clinical #cardiology
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
angiotensin-receptor blocker; CAD ... ; LVH, left ventricular ... circulatory support; and MI ... ACCAHA #Algorithm #Management ... #Cardiology
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
Equivalents / Don't Miss Signs ... have no pain - LAD ... avR - proximal LAD ... electrocardiogram #cardiology ... Interpretation #differential
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... sail sign or posterior ... fat pad is seen ... can't make A-OK sign ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology