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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
Embolism The sensitivity ... Precordial Transition Point ... #Embolism #AcutePE ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #electrocardiogram
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Vascular Joint Pain ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm - ... long bone) • ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Osborn waves - positive deflections at the J point (negative in aVR and V1) with a
deflections at the J point ... - are abnormal electrocardiogram ... #Cardiology #diagnosis ... #osbornwaves #Electrocardiogram ... #ECG #Clinical
Pulmonary Embolism on ECG 

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Pulmonary Embolism ... Differential/diagnosis ... POCUS Pulmonary embolism ... #ECG #EKG #Electrocardiogram ... #clinical #cardiology
Adult Post–Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm - AHA2020
Initial Stabilization Phase - Resuscitation is ongoing during the post-ROSC
Post–Cardiac Arrest Care Algorithm ... • Emergent cardiac ... evaluation of 12-lead electrocardiogram ... (ECG); consider ... - Provide lung-protective
Hyperkalemia with Peaked T waves on ECG

These are the classic peaked T-waves of Hyperkalemia. Notice how
Peaked T waves on ECG ... they are tall and pointy ... Be able to recognize ... #EKG #Electrocardiogram ... #Clinical #Cardiology
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
- Differential Diagnosis ... notch at the J point ... complex Pulmonary Embolism ... #cardiology #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... • Pulmonary embolus ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... during Delivery • Stable ... #management #cardiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
diagnosis but rather ... ECG is vital while ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #table #foamed
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... unless prior heart/lung ... stratification #diagnosis