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Suspected ACS - OMI vs STEMI - Differential Algorithm

The name STEMI cognitively inspires EPs to fail
- Differential Algorithm ... believe that the ST ... segment is the ... only ECG finding ... #cardiology #occlusionMI
Double Valve Sign - Type A Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

STEMI on EKG: check the echo!
Double Valve Sign ... Echocardiogram STEMI ... ultrasound_vcu #DoubleValve ... #Sign #TypeA #Aortic ... Echocardiogram #cardiology
STEMI Equivalents on ECG
 • Conventional STEMI - Elevation of ST segment at (or 40-60 ms
of ST segment at ... V2 • Wellens sign ... pain • Wellens sign ... transitioning in a convex ST-segment ... indistinguishable from ST-segment
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
STE: "Pardee's sign ... (Eiffel Tower sign ... Post-cardioversion • Acute aortic ... #STEMI #Segment ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
Approach to ECGs ... , Aortic dissection ... Equivalents / Don't Miss Signs ... #Ischemia #ECG ... electrocardiogram #cardiology