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T-Wave ECG changes in Hyperkalemia vs Hyperacute MI
 - Hyperkalemia: Increased height, without increase area
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T-Wave ECG changes ... in Hyperkalemia ... Ferdous @fazalabul #TWaves ... #ECG #Hyperkalemia ... electrocardiogram #comparison
Hyperkalemia shortens repolarization; changes in the T wave provide the earliest clues to hyperpotassemia.
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Hyperkalemia shortens ... repolarization; changes ... in the T wave provide ... peaked T waves ... #EKG #ECG #Changes
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... changes • 5.5 ... Tall, "peaked" T waves ... amplitude of P waves ... - Absence of T wave
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... • Hypercalcemia ... voltage Other Causes ... dissection • Sodium-channel ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
BRASH Syndrome

B - Bradycardia
R - Renal failure
A - AV nodal blockade
S - Shock
H - Hyperkalemia

Typical ECG
Typical ECG ... HR 30, peaked T waves ... flattening of P waves ... • If on a Ca2+ channel ... #diagnosis #management
Approach to ECGs - Tachy/Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias - HR > 100
Wide
  (1) VT - DANGER
  (2)
3 different P waves ... (2) Sick Sinus Syndrome ... pause 2º - Mobitz ... bradyarrhythmia #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Emergent Hyperkalemia ... changes, weakness ... changes? ... (peaked T waves, ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Previous Headache Sx change ... Tightness which Waxes ... and Wanes • 30 ... - Post-Trauma, Neck ... #differential #causes
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperdefecation • Anterior neck ... diffuse goiter (Graves ... antibodies (TRAb) if Graves ... edema, diplopia, change ... hyperthyroidism #causes
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... tinnitus, visual changes ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... unless worrisome EKG ... TLS #diagnosis #management