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ECG changes in Pulmonary Embolism
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Sinus tachycardia 
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Complete or incomplete RBBB 
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Embolism - Sinus ... or incomplete RBBB ... Electrocardiogram #S1Q3T3 ... #EKG #Findings ... #Diagnosis
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
echo/angiogram findings ... 0.5mm downgoing ST ... in V1, unless LBBB ... #EKG #diagnosis ... Interpretation #differential
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
Embolism The sensitivity ... Incomplete or Complete RBBB ... • Non-specific ST-T ... Changes • STE ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Elevation - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... morphology similar to LBBB ... complex Pulmonary Embolism ... inferior leads • S1Q3T3
Approach to ECGs - Syncope Syndromes
Electrolytes
 • ↑K - brady, peak T, wide QRS, no P,
long QT via long ST ... Brugada 1 - Coved STE ... , S1Q3T3, tall R ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... electrocardiogram #differential