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Modified Sgarbossa Criteria - Diagnostic Checklist for diagnosing MI in LBBB or Pacemaker
1) Identify LBBB or
Checklist for diagnosing ... in V1 (deep S waves ... #Checklist #EKG ... #electrocardiogram ... #ecg #cardiology
Hallmark ECG features of Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
AV indicates atrioventricular; LAD, left axis deviation; LBBB, left bundle
Hallmark ECG features ... axis deviation; LBBB ... block; RWPT, R wave ... #EKG #Electrocardiogram ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Approach to ECGs - Syncope Syndromes
Electrolytes
 • ↑K - brady, peak T, wide QRS, no P,
QRS, no P, sine wave ... dep, T inv, U wave ... #EKG #Checklist ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #electrocardiogram
Approach to ECGs - VT vs. SVT - Wide Tachycardias
DDx = VT vs. SVT with BBB
All
or LBBB morphology ... nadir of the S-wave ... nadir of the S-wave ... VentricularTachycardia #Versus #ecg ... #diagnosis #electrocardiogram
ECG changes in Pulmonary Embolism
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Sinus tachycardia 
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Complete or incomplete RBBB 
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or incomplete RBBB ... - Dominant R wave ... segment and T wave ... AcutePE #HighRisk #Electrocardiogram ... #Diagnosis
Brugada Syndrome - EKG Characteristics
Patients with Brugada have a pseudo-RBBB and persistent ST elevations in V1-V2.
Type
• Inverted T wave ... Saddle back" ST-T wave ... or biphasic T wave ... #ECG #diagnosis ... #electrocardiogram
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
- hyperacute T waves ... stenosis - U wave ... in V1, unless LBBB ... #EKG #diagnosis ... #electrocardiogram
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
- Differential Diagnosis ... morphology similar to LBBB ... #differential #diagnosis ... #cardiology #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
Incomplete or Complete RBBB ... • Dominant R Wave ... in relation to ECG ... Embolism #AcutePE #diagnosis ... #cardiology #electrocardiogram
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER ... Free flowing IV, EKG ... OPA, Suction, Video ... Approach: RSI / DSI / Awake ... 30 degrees - Nick