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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 ... cardionerds #EKG ... #EKG #Pulmonary ... #Embolism #AcutePE ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
= Biomarkers + ECG ... women • DDx: Acute ... in V1, unless LBBB ... #Ischemia #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis
ECGofTheDay - What is the most likely diagnosis? What is this finding called? 

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The combination of
the most likely diagnosis ... the De Winter ECG ... Seen in 2% of acute ... Clinical #Cardiology #EKG ... #ECG #DeWinters
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 ... due to vascular occlusion ... Differential Diagnosis ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #management #cardiology
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
toxicity (e.g., ... Chronic toxicity (e.g ... - Pulmonary embolism ... Malignancy - Exclusion ... #management #Toxicology