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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
other causes of cardio-pulmonary ... ., A-Fib also a ... Incomplete or Complete ... leads) RV Ischemia ... Embolism #AcutePE #diagnosis
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
Physical exam (complete ... • Non-contrast CT ... Cardioembolic: • ECG ... CVA 2) No major-risk ... stroke #workup #diagnosis
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
Intraoperative Cardiac ... pre-existing history or risk ... Stop or rapidly complete ... consultation with cardiology ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
Premature Ventricular Complexes ... manifestation of cardiac ... : • Broad QRS complex ... tachyarrhythmias High-risk ... #Ventricular #Complexes
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
Waves/Fibrillary = afib ... Lose P • 3° Complete ... through) QRS Complex ... of depth of QRS complex ... with increased risk
Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) Summary

Symptoms:
• Palpitations, light-headedness, dizziness, dyspnea, exercise intolerance, chest pain, near-syncope, syncope.

Why?
Cardiac:
	• Valvular heart
Cardiac: • Valvular ... Decompensated HF • New ischemia ... Irregular wide-complex ... cardiovascular risk ... #diagnosis #management
Ventricular Fibrillation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal 4 Chamber

50's male witnessed arrest. Unknown hx. AED no
Diagnosis? ... Still v.fib ETCO2 rises ... Wide complex rhythm ... getting 12 lead ECG ... Echocardiogram #ultrasound #Cardiology
Ventricular Fibrillation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Parasternal Short Axis

50's male witnessed arrest. Unknown hx. AED no
Diagnosis? ... Still v.fib ETCO2 rises ... Wide complex rhythm ... getting 12 lead ECG ... Echocardiogram #ultrasound #Cardiology
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
Section: QRS complex ... a widened QRS complex ... Section: QRS complex ... end of the QRS complex ... not have obvious ischemia