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ECG changes in Pulmonary Embolism
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Sinus tachycardia 
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Complete or incomplete RBBB 
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, including ST elevation ... Pulmonary #Embolism #AcutePE ... Electrocardiogram #S1Q3T3 ... #Predictive #ECG ... #Diagnosis
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... Diagnosis Framework ... inferior leads • S1Q3T3 ... voltage Other Causes ... #cardiology #ecg
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
Acutely (hours ... acute respiratory ... Non-productive cough ... Exclude other causes ... #management #Toxicology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... 38 degrees • Chills ... hemoptysis, dyspnea, productive ... • Vasculitis (e.g ... #differential #causes
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Culture (+): Acute ... Septic Emboli Cause ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... Treat underlying cause ... #management #cardiology