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Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia ... • Oxygen • Treatment ... #MAT #Cardiology ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Management
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... #Tachycardia #Treatment ... #management #cardiology
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
of Ventricular Tachycardia ... cardioversion as per ... cardioversion Stable ... of reversible causes ... #cardiology
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
findings in acute PE ... evaluating for other causes ... Drive: • Sinus Tachycardia ... Embolism #AcutePE #diagnosis ... #cardiology #electrocardiogram
Treatment of Stable Wide-Complex Tachycardia
Regular
 • If ventricular tachycardia or uncertain rhythm:
    -
Treatment of Stable ... nodal agents (e.g ... irregular protocol #Stable ... #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
Pericarditis can be seen on EKG with diffuse ST elevations without reciprocal changes along with diffuse
can be seen on EKG ... First line treatment ... in refractory cases ... #Pericarditis #Cardiology ... #Diagnosis #Signs
Cardiac Stress Testing
Exercise:
 • Everyone who can exercise should!
 • They must be able to raise
• They must be able ... production to cause ... : EKG ($), ECHO ... Stress #Testing #cardiology ... #management #diagnosis
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... shock state) • Tachycardia ... Full Set of Vital Signs ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... #criticalcare #treatment
Salicylate Toxicity - Diagnosis and Management

Consider if:
1) Patient is hot and altered
2) You see tachypnea with
Salicylate Toxicity - Diagnosis ... no respiratory cause ... like DKA, sepsis, PNA ... Exam: Tachypnea, Tachycardia ... #management #Treatment
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... amphetamines) Toxic: • Radiologic ... Anesthesia #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup