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Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
= Biomarkers + ECG ... , Aortic dissection ... big R or R/S>I STEMI ... Equivalents / Don't Miss Signs ... #EKG #diagnosis
TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... EKG: afib, twi I ... rwp with 1-2mm ste ... for this Type A Dissection ... #Dissection #Aorta
Modified Sgarbossa Criteria - Diagnostic Checklist for diagnosing MI in LBBB or Pacemaker
1) Identify LBBB or
Modified Sgarbossa Criteria ... waves in opposite direction ... - Suspect STEMI ... V1-V3 c) STE ... Diagnosis #Checklist #EKG
Double Valve Sign - Type A Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

STEMI on EKG: check the echo!
Double Valve Sign ... - Type A Aortic ... Dissection on POCUS ... Echocardiogram STEMI ... on EKG: check the
STEMI Equivalents on ECG
 • Conventional STEMI - Elevation of ST segment at (or 40-60 ms
V2 • Wellens sign ... pain • Wellens sign ... V6 • Sgarbossa criterion ... • Sgarbossa criterion ... #EKG #diagnosis
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Diagnosis Framework STEMI ... : "Pardee's sign ... (Eiffel Tower sign ... Post-cardioversion • Acute aortic ... dissection
Modified Sgarbossa Criteria for diagnosing STEMI in the presence of a LBBB If there is concordant
Modified Sgarbossa Criteria ... for diagnosing STEMI ... segments in the same direction ... A: Concordant STE ... Sgarbossa #Modified #Criteria
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
• Unilateral optic ... • Lhermitte’s sign ... VISUAL: Nystagmus, Optic ... Signs and symptoms ... McDonald diagnostic criteria