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Fractional Shortening (PLAX) on POCUS Echocardiogram

Which of the following is demonstrated in the clip?
Resolution: Fractional shortening
Fractional Shortening ... Resolution: Fractional shortening ... #Fractional #Shortening
Electrocardiographic Features of Digoxin Toxicity
 • Virtually any arrhythmia is possible. None specific for digoxin toxicity
Digitalis effect" • Shortening
Second Degree AV Block Type I aka Mobitz I / Wenckebach 
 • Normal P waves.
lengthens, there is shortening
Boutonniere Deformity: Pathogenesis and Complications
 • Hyperextension of DIP
 • Flexion of PIP
=> Boutonniere Deformity =>
Boutonniere Deformity => Shortening
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
mm of radial shortening
Mobitz II heart block is characterized on a surface ECG by intermittently nonconducted P waves not
followed by PR shortening
Atrioventricular Blocks (AV blocks) - ECG Diagnosis Summary
First Degree AV Block
 • The P wave is
lengthens, there is shortening
The chemical formula of Digoxin is C41 H64 O14.
Digoxin (Cardiac glycoside) reversibly inhibits the sodium-potassium-ATPase, causing
), QT interval shortening
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
Less severe • softening