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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... EKG is helpful in ... leads) RV Ischemia ... #Embolism #AcutePE ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
Approach to ECGs ... = Biomarkers + ECG ... women • DDx: Acute ... in V1, unless LBBB ... #ECG #EKG #diagnosis
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Constant Pain (Ischemia ... ) - Acute Onset ... (e.g. ... (e.g. fractured ... Mycotic Aneurysm (e.g
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Framework STEMI ... morphology similar to LBBB ... complex Pulmonary Embolism ... #cardiology #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Culture (+): Acute ... /ischemic insult ... Differential Diagnosis ... Diagnosis? ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
and Differential Diagnosis ... Culture Positive: • Acute ... /ischemic insult ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #Differential #Diagnosis