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Suspected ACS - OMI vs STEMI - Differential Algorithm

The name STEMI cognitively inspires EPs to fail
Suspected ACS - ... cognitively inspires EPs ... segment is the only ECG ... EMN @EMNews #ACS ... #Algorithm #cardiology
Lead AVR on ECG
1. Acute myocardial infarction: ST elevation > 1.5 mm in aVR, indicative of
Lead AVR on ECG ... ST elevation in ACS ... diagnosis includes ACS ... instead of ACS. ... #AVR #leadAVR #ecg
Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
imaging → Test for APS ... • Provoked (e.g ... Inherited and APS ... Inherited and APS ... hematology #diagnosis #algorithm
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
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Formation: Hungy Bone Syndrome ... - Autoimmune: APS ... - DiGeorge Syndrome ... endocrinology #differential ... #algorithm
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Extrinsic compression (e.g ... CNS depression (e.g ... ., GBS, MG, ALS) ... wall compliance (e.g ... Hypoxemia #Hypoxia #differential
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Demyelinating Syndrome ... Lumbar Puncture, EEG ... Treatment: ... (for secondary APS ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
(SPS) - Diagnosis ... unit activity on EMG ... of diazepam • EMG ... - People with SPS ... #SPS #Diagnosis
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
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Bradycardia - Differential ... Glucose/Temp • ACS ... Hemochromotosis • His-Purkinje ... #Bradycardia #differential ... diagnosis #causes #cardiology
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Algorithm ECG ... injury, etc) ECG ... , bradycardia, AV ... monitor glucose x 3 hrs ... not to be used as
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
thyroid, Sjogren syndrome ... “dropping head syndrome ... life-threatening Differential ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... Serologic and EMG