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Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
ventricles contract nearly ... EKG of the same ... are enough to diagnose ... #Cardiology #Neck ... #Frog #Sign
Abdominojugular (Hepatojugular) Reflux

Described by Pasteur in 1885 as a physical sign of TR. Still useful for
as a physical sign ... Still useful for diagnosis ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video ... #JVP #VolumeStatus ... #Cardiology #HJR
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
has Kussmaul's sign ... the underlying diagnosis ... amzn.to/2LmUODZ #AWaves ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video ... #Cardiology
ECG characteristics of early repolarization
 - The ST segment elevations are concave and most pronounced in
T-waves have high ... The slur must start ... Refer to Figure ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #EKG #ECG #Early
Cardiac Amyloid - Diagnosis, Signs, Symptoms and Management

Clinical Presentation
- exertional dyspnea
- peripheral edema
- exertional syncope
- peripheral
Cardiac Amyloid - Diagnosis ... despite hx HTN) EKG ... pseudoinfarct pattern (Q-waves ... in early precordial ... #Symptoms #Cardiology
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
Equivalents / Don't Miss Signs ... - starts below ... inversion in avL - early ... #EKG #diagnosis ... electrocardiogram #cardiology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Distinguish early ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... amphetamines) Toxic: • Radiologic ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... #Checklist #Diagnosis
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
is unconscious, signs ... • Start glyceryl ... consultation with cardiology ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
- Differential Diagnosis ... STE: "Pardee's sign ... Syndromes • Early ... (Eiffel Tower sign ... #cardiology #ecg
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... Signs of congestion ... auscultation, JVD ... ECG is vital while ... algorithm #management #cardiology