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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 ... findings in acute ... ST-T Changes • STE ... #Embolism #AcutePE ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
echo/angiogram findings ... new/old infarct STEMI ... women • DDx: Acute ... in V1, unless LBBB ... #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 ... What is this finding ... Seen in 2% of acute ... be considered a STEMI ... Clinical #Cardiology #EKG
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework STEMI ... morphology similar to LBBB ... complex Pulmonary Embolism ... STElevation #ST #STEMI
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

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

How?  Possible
Characteristic finding ... - Pulmonary embolism ... Malignancy - Exclusion ... and confirmatory findings ... #management #Toxicology