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Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
Cannon A waves during ... rapid cannon a waves ... are enough to diagnose ... Hussainch #Cannon #Awaves ... #Cardiology #Neck
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
- Differential Diagnosis ... STE: "Pardee's sign ... ; and sinus tachycardia ... #cardiology #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
non-conducted P wave ... Brady Management ... Non-conducted P waves ... degrees #summary #Diagnosis ... #EKG #electrocardiogram
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
Bundle branch block ... No associated P-wave ... , and the T-wave ... Differential Diagnosis ... more intensive treatment
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
shock state) • Tachycardia ... Full Set of Vital Signs ... - Distended neck ... crackles, elevated JVP ... #criticalcare #treatment
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
heparinized tube) • ECG ... bradycardia → sine wave ... Monitor for tachycardia ... hypertonic Amp IVP ... #Management #Treatment
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia ... rise is a late sign ... axillae and anterior neck ... , invasive BP, CVP ... #Management #Workup