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Typical ECG changes associated with hyperkalemia. 
→ Peaked T wave
→ Wide PR interval, Wide QRS duration,
→ Peaked T wave ... → Loss of P wave ... , Sinusoidal wave ... should not necessarily ... #progression #ekg
Modified Sgarbossa Criteria - Diagnostic Checklist for diagnosing MI in LBBB or Pacemaker
1) Identify LBBB or
120ms, Dominant S wave ... in V1 (deep S waves ... Should see "Appropriate ... Diagnosis #Checklist #EKG ... electrocardiogram #ecg
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
Cannon A waves during ... EKG of the same ... rapid cannon a waves ... Hussainch #Cannon #Awaves ... JVP #Cardiology #Neck
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
replaced by T wave ... interval J Wave ... should be discordant ... diagnosis #cardiology #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
respiratory tract (e.g ... • Workup • General ... Argon Plasma by Nick ... Management #treatment #workup
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... and Survey 4) Workup ... - Distended neck ... criticalcare #treatment #workup
Candidemia Workup and Management - IDSA Guidelines
1) Antibiotics
 • Empiric: Echinocandins (e.g. micafungin) for most patients
Candidemia Workup ... Echinocandins (e.g ... venous line, it should ... Additional metastatic workup
External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
is increased (e.g ... cerebral compliance (e.g ... called Lundberg waves ... • LUNDBERG A WAVES ... Nick Mark MD @nickmmark
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup ... High Uptake: • Graves ... Thyroiditis, Iodine (e.g
IgG4-Related Disease
Clinical history:  Man, 60 years, multiorgan involvement, unique or multiple inflammatory pseudotumor
4 phenotypes:
 •
aorta • Head and neck-limited ... Systemic (head and neck ... Glucocorticoids (0.6 mg/kg ... management #phenotypes #workup