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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
findings in acute PE ... are low. ... EKG is helpful in ... evaluating for other causes ... supporting evidence of PE
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... post Caesarean section ... Uterine fatigue (e.g ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
PDE5 inhibitors are usually the drugs of first choice for erectile dysfunction.

PDE5 inhibitors enhance an erection that is
PDE5 inhibitors are ... inhibitors enhance an erection ... with caution - e.g ... #pharmacology #comparison
Hyperkalemia shortens repolarization; changes in the T wave provide the earliest clues to hyperpotassemia.
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repolarization causes ... prolonged PR and ... mEq/L, P waves are ... #Hyperkalemia #EKG ... #ECG #Changes #
ST segment elevation in acute myocardial ischemia

ST segment elevations with straight (horizontal, upsloping or downsloping) or
the other hand, are ... less likely to be caused ... the underlying cause ... segment elevations are ... #EKG #STEMI #STElevation
Renal tubular acidosis (RTA): refers to a group of conditions all of which cause the same
conditions all of which cause ... There are a few ... different types/causes ... Features #Table #Comparison
There are two patterns of T-wave abnormality in Wellens’ syndrome:
-Type A = Biphasic, with initial positivity
There are two patterns ... negativity (25% of cases ... inverted (75% of cases ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #ECG ... #EKG #Wellens #
Neuropathic Pain: Pharmacotherapy Selection and Effectivity Decision Aid

Figure 2 provides a comparison icon array with natural
Pharmacotherapy Selection ... Figure 2 provides a comparison ... patients’ preferences are ... to medication selection
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
/day or weekly injection ... Victoza) - Daily injection ... side effects (e.g ... . diarrhea, nausea ... not definitively cause
Antidepressant Medications Decision Aid
 - The choice of depression medications in primary care is difficult as
difficult as there are ... Antidepressants #Comparison ... SideEffects #SNRIs #Selection