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Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
Multifocal Atrial ... different P wave ... • Hypoxia • Pulmonary ... • Oxygen • Treatment ... #EKG #Management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... , Myocarditis, Arrhythmia ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... ) UOP > 0.5 cc/kg ... #management
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
300 = NSVT EKG ... capture of the atria ... occur Differential ... • Atrial fibrillation ... more intensive treatment
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
SBP drop >40, MAP ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... - Distended neck ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... #criticalcare #treatment
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... in the chest or neck ... Pheochromocytoma • Pulmonary ... associated with anxiety may ... Palpitations #Cardiology #Differential
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
recent DAN) • EMG ... not-optimal but may ... blood retum in serial ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... , bradycardia, arrhythmias ... - ↓ Effective arterial ... bradycardia → sine wave ... dose PRN (ongoing arrhythmia
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
tube against the neck ... Call for help (e.g ... Surgical management ... Emergencies #diagnosis #differential ... #management #pulmonary
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
• Classic triad ... present with pulmonary ... tachycardia, or arrhythmia ... diagnostic procedures (eg ... #treatment
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... pregnancy • May ... shock and severe arrhythmias ... #cardiology #treatment