5 results
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
evaluating for ... cardio-pulmonary symptoms ... also a result of atrial ... Embolism #AcutePE #diagnosis ... #cardiology #electrocardiogram
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Management Algorithm ... with a stable symptom ... syndrome (ACS) evaluation ... Angina #ChestPain #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology #EBM
Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
have no serious diagnosis ... natural frequency (e.g ... evaluation. ... #PatientInfo #Cardiology ... Syncope #LowRisk #DecisionAid
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: ... one post op Cardiology ... stratification #diagnosis
If the patient has a HEART Score of 0-3 and a negative initial troponin, have a
hospitalized for further evaluation ... the time of arrival ... troponin, or if symptoms ... #PatientInfo #Cardiology ... LowRisk #Percent3 #DecisionAid