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WOBBLER  for ECG assessment in Syncope 
W - Wolff Parkinson White 
O - Obstructed AV
WOBBLER for ECG ... for a short PR interval ... , can be caused ... found in long QT ... is also a short QT
Torsades de Pointes
• "Twisting of the pointes" 
• QRS axis swings from positive to negative direction
Originates from single focus ... that prolong the QT ... interval ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #ECG ... #EKG
Digoxin effect on Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside from the foxglove leaf
Mechanism
 - Inhibits Na-K
nodal conduction Uses ... Digoxin effect on ECG ... waves - Short QT ... interval Dr. ... Cardiology #Digitalis #ECG
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
evaluate potential causes ... to focus on ... pathway that can cause ... Section: QT interval ... includes long QT
Hyperkalemia shortens repolarization; changes in the T wave provide the earliest clues to hyperpotassemia.
 - At
repolarization causes ... in conduction causes ... prolonged PR and QT ... intervals ... #ECG #Changes #
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Bradyarrhythmia (<60 bpm)
 • Sinus Bradycardia
 • Sick Sinus Syndrome
 • SA
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... (constant R-R Interval ... setting of long QT ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... Drugs that prolong QT ... interval: • Class ... Congenital long QT ... 1b (lidocaine)- case
Loperamide and QT Prolongation - Recently, there have been increasing cases of cardiotoxicity associated with high-dose
Loperamide and QT ... been increasing cases ... effects can include QT-interval ... dysrhythmias, syncope ... Clinical #Toxicology #ECG
Undifferentiated shock - Algorithm for the Evaluation of Hypotension. This process for the evaluation of hypotension
Undifferentiated shock - Algorithm ... In the case above ... expertly-designed algorithm ... Hypotension #Evaluation #POCUS ... #EKG #Algorithm
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... and a prolonged QT ... interval J Wave ... voltage Other Causes ... diagnosis #cardiology #ecg