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Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
hypertension Management ... • Oxygen • Treatment ... Tachycardia #MAT #Cardiology ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Management
Immediate Treatment for Myocardial infraction
#management #pharmacology #medications #treatment #cardiology #mnemonic
Immediate Treatment ... Myocardial infraction #management ... #pharmacology # ... medications #treatment ... #cardiology #mnemonic
Cor triatriatum
 • Epidemiology
 • Etiology
 • Associated Lesions
 • Differentials Diagnosis
 • Anatomy - Sinister,
Cor triatriatum ... Diagnosis • Treatment ... Post-Operative Management ... CorTriatriatum #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #summary
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
cardiac syncope, e.g ... frequently benign causes ... further guide management ... The treatment strategy ... depends on the cause
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... • Vasculitis (e.g ... #management #treatment
Pericarditis can be seen on EKG with diffuse ST elevations without reciprocal changes along with diffuse
can be seen on EKG ... First line treatment ... in refractory cases ... #Pericarditis #Cardiology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... maintained fever CAUSES ... amphetamines) Toxic: • Radiologic ... #Differential #Causes ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... , dyspnea, +/- CXR ... organ damage • Treatment ... unless worrisome EKG ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
, e.g. central line ... indicated, start CPR ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... Plan definitive management ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... #Tachycardia #Treatment ... #management #cardiology