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Normal Sinus Rhythm - ECG Diagnosis
Normal sinus rhythm (NSR) is an impulse that originates in the
sinus rhythm (NSR ... • upright P in leads ... V4-V6 (in 12-lead ... #SinusRhythm #nsr ... cardiology #diagnosis #ekg
Lead aVR on EKG
Lead aVR can provide some unique insight into 5 different conditions:

 - Acute
Lead aVR on EKG ... Lead aVR can provide ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #EKG ... #ECG #Lead #AVR ... #Utility #ALiEM
Modified Sgarbossa Criteria - Diagnostic Checklist for diagnosing MI in LBBB or Pacemaker
1) Identify LBBB or
from native + PM ... conducted 2) LBBB or PM ... > 1 mm in any lead ... STD > 1 mm in leads ... Diagnosis #Checklist #EKG
Update on the ED Management of Intracranial Hemorrhage: Not All Head Bleeds Are the Same -
Hemorrhage: Not All Head ... #Management #NSG ... IntracranialHemorrhages #ALiEM
Right sided ECG leads (V1R-V6R) are positioned in a mirror image fashion to the standard 12-lead
Right sided ECG ... leads (V1R-V6R) ... precordial leads ... Cardiology #RightSided #EKG ... #ALiEM
Posterior ECG leads (V7-V9) are applied by moving V4-V6 to under the left scapula.Purpose: To detect
Posterior ECG leads ... Cardiology #Posterior #EKG ... #Lead #Placement ... #ALiEM
Approach to ECGs - Syncope Syndromes
Electrolytes
 • ↑K - brady, peak T, wide QRS, no P,
dagger Q lat>inf leads ... RAE, RV strain (neg ... Syncope #Syndromes #ECG ... #EKG #Checklist
Anterior-Septal Wall Motion Abnormality on POCUS Echocardiogram

58yoM smoker, neg nuclear ST last week, with CP that
58yoM smoker, neg ... 3hrs. 1st Trop neg ... EKG: nsr, TWI v1 ... have significant LAD ... Cardiology #PLAX #LAD
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
IV's, Consider IL NS ... telemetry, 12-Lead ... EKG • Ensure
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
bleeding source: Head ... pelvic fracture • NS ... acid (TXA) as a load ... D - Severe head ... bed 30 degrees, head