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Suspected ACS - OMI vs STEMI - Differential Algorithm

The name STEMI cognitively inspires EPs to fail
Suspected ACS - ... segment is the only ECG ... #cardiology #occlusionMI ... myocardial #infarction #diagnosis ... #coronary #syndrome
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
have fever - ACS ... tetany/cramps, syncope ... unless worrisome EKG ... #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
have no serious diagnosis ... natural frequency (e.g ... with a negative diagnostic ... #Management #PatientInfo ... #Cardiology #EM
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
exam • 12-lead ECG ... Valvular disease (e.g ... Hyperthyroidism • Anemia Psychiatric ... consciousness • Near-syncope ... , or syncope: Hemodynamically
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
algorithm to determine ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
simply a clinical diagnosis ... ECG is vital while ... acute coronary syndrome ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment