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Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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life-threatening causes ... Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... embolism • Cardiac ... Initial workup: • EKG ... , LET, lipase, PT
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Respiratory: • Pulmonary ... Embolism • Hypoxia ... #Cardiology #Differential ... #causes
Pulmonary Embolism on ECG 

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Pulmonary Embolism ... 's female with chest ... See thread for POCUS ... Pulmonary embolism ... #Embolism #ECG
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
flip-flopping in the chest ... exam • 12-lead ECG ... Pheochromocytoma • Pulmonary ... Flag Symptoms: • Chest ... #Palpitations #Cardiology