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ECG Changes with Potassium Imbalance
 - Normokalemia
 - Hypokalemia
 - Hyperkalemia

#Hypokalemia #Hyperkalemia #ECG #potassium #cardiology #ekg
ECG Changes with ... Potassium Imbalance ... #Hyperkalemia #ECG ... #potassium #cardiology ... #diagnosis
EKG showing prominent U waves due to hypokalemia. Serum potassium 2.0. 

#EKG #emergencymedicine #criticalcare #cardiology #internalmedicine
EKG showing prominent ... Serum potassium ... #EKG #emergencymedicine ... internalmedicine #EM #diagnosis ... Electrocardiogram #ECG
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
Thyrotoxic Periodic ... • Treatment: Potassium ... hyperthyroidism, Potassium ... #Thyrotoxic #Periodic ... #Paralysis #diagnosis
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Hypokalemic periodic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... nephrology #low #potassium
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
- Differential Diagnosis ... - Hypokalemic periodic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Low #Potassium
Wellens' Sign: LAD-T Wave Inversion 
Life threatening T wave inversions in precordial leads. Often V2-V3 
Specific
occur during a period ... Wellens #Sign #EKG ... #ECG #Electrocardiogram ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
- Differential Diagnosis ... → Refer to hematology ... • Nonmalignant hematologic ... Post-surgical period ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor) 
NOT a dermatophyte infection 
Caused by saprophytic, lipid-dependent yeasts 
Clinical 
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erythematous Diagnosis ... • Potassium ... Tinea #Versicolor #Dermatology ... #SkinRash #Diagnosis
The 3 Fates of a Premature Atrial Complex
 • PAC can be conducted with normal QRS
absolute refractory period ... PACs #cardiology #diagnosis ... #ekg #ecg #electrocardiogram
Toluene Poisoning - Diagnosis and Management Summary
What is it?  Volatile hydrocarbon, Glue or paint-sniffing, Occupational
Toluene Poisoning - Diagnosis ... May present as periodic ... environment • Potassium ... Poisoning #Toxicology #Diagnosis