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Lead aVR on EKG
Lead aVR can provide some unique insight into 5 different conditions:

 - Acute
Lead aVR on EKG ... - Pericarditis ... #Cardiology #EKG ... #ECG #Lead #AVR ... #Utility #ALiEM
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
EKG of the same ... are enough to diagnose ... #PhysicalExam # ... JVP #Cardiology ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Pericarditis can be seen on EKG with diffuse ST elevations without reciprocal changes along with diffuse
be seen on EKG ... often follows a URI ... in refractory cases ... #Cardiology #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
in the chest or neck ... exam • 12-lead ECG ... tachycardia • Pericarditis ... Valvular disease (e.g ... vagal maneuvers: SVT-AVNRT
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... Full Set of Vital Signs ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... - Distended neck ... > Constrictive pericarditis
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Neck: “dropping ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... Serologic and EMG ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign