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Typical ECG changes associated with hyperkalemia. 
→ Peaked T wave
→ Wide PR interval, Wide QRS duration,
associated with hyperkalemia ... T wave → Wide PR ... such, a normal ECG ... experience sudden hyperkalemic ... #hyperkalemia #ECG
Practical Approach to Grading Diastolic Dysfunction

#Diagnosis #Cardiology #Diastolic #Diastology #Dysfunction #Grading #Classification #Grades #Criteria #Algorithm #Assessment
Practical Approach to Grading ... #Dysfunction #Grading ... #Classification ... Grades #Criteria #Algorithm
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
• Prolonged PR ... • Prolonged PR ... HeartBlocks #Types #Classification ... summary #Diagnosis #EKG ... electrocardiogram #ecg
Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
algorithm 2023- ... #algorithm #emergency ... have a normal ECG ... A normal ECG doesn't ... administered (5) Many algorithms
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... potassium and ECG ... waves, Prolonged PR ... , asystole #hyperkalemia
Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
Diastolic Function Grading ... LV compliance), ECG ... #Dysfunction #Grading ... #Classification
Hyperkalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
R/O Pseudo-hyperkalemia:
 • Possible Lab error! Alwavs Repeat Blood sample!
 • Leukocytosis, Thrombocytosis:
Hyperkalemia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... R/O Pseudo-hyperkalemia ... tourniquet while drawing ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia shortens repolarization; changes in the T wave provide the earliest clues to hyperpotassemia.
 - At
Hyperkalemia shortens ... causes prolonged PR ... #Diagnosis #Hyperkalemia ... #EKG #ECG #Changes
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Management of Hyperkalemia ... clinical scenario, ECG ... Consider cause of hyperkalaemia ... recurrence #Hyperkalemia ... #management #algorithm
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Emergent Hyperkalemia ... Treatment Algorithm ... ECG changes, weakness ... injury, etc) ECG ... waves, prolonged PR