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STEMI Equivalents on ECG
 • Conventional STEMI - Elevation of ST segment at (or 40-60 ms
segment at (or 40-60 ms ... continues into tall, positive ... #EKG #diagnosis ... #differential # ... cardiology #electrocardiogram
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Enteroviruses (e.g ... Arboviruses: - West ... Coltivirus Symptoms ... in alertness, confusion ... Acute meningeal signs
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
STE: "Pardee's sign ... segments and T waves should ... QRS complex Pulmonary ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
cardiogenic) - Pulmonary ... presyncope, exertional symptoms ... Numbness in feet, positive ... Romberg sign ... neglect, postictal confusion
If the patient has a HEART Score of 0-3 and a negative initial troponin, have a
second troponin test ... least 20% and positive ... The patient should ... troponin, or if symptoms ... #PatientInfo #Cardiology
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Pertinent positives ... Vital signs: BP ... secretions and should ... Pulmonary Contusion ... #Radiology #CTChest