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Yamaguchi cardiomyopathy on Electrocardiogram (EKG)
That time when a doctor tells you that you're "having a heart
Yamaguchi cardiomyopathy ... on Electrocardiogram ... ECG has been stable ... Cardiac MR shows ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Cardiac Murmurs and Maneuvers

An algorithm demonstrating the effect of various maneuvers on systolic murmurs. 
TR, tricuspid
regurgitation; PS ... , pulmonary stenosis ... ; MVP/MR, mitral ... hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy ... Maneuvers #Heart #Cardiology
Pulmonary Embolism on ECG 

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Sister had MI in ... Patient has t-wave ... seen in 34% of cases ... #EKG #Electrocardiogram ... #clinical #cardiology
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
artery disease • Cardiomyopathy ... heart disease Causes ... Hypomagnesemia • Hypokalemia ... A PAC also has a ... #differential #cardiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy ... exclude other causes ... • Pulmonary embolus ... ancestry, LGE on MRI ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... depression Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy ... QRS complex Pulmonary ... voltage Other Causes ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
(PPCM) is caused ... • Pulmonary edema ... Rule out other causes ... tachycardia on the electrocardiogram ... #Cardiology #OBGyn