4 results
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
is helpful in evaluating ... Arrhythmia* (e.g ... ., A-Fib also a ... result of atrial ... #AcutePE #diagnosis
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Evaluation of Electrical ... voltage Cardiac - Vfib ... immediate, prior to ED arrival ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Stable Angina • Acute ... Coronary Syndrome* Arrhythmia ... • Atrial Fibrillation ... • Pulmonary Embolism
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... algorithm to determine ... CV disease - Arrhythmia ... CARP, DECREASE V trials ... stratification #diagnosis