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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
Embolism The sensitivity ... also a result of atrial ... #Embolism #AcutePE ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #electrocardiogram
Pulmonary Embolism on ECG 

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Differential/diagnosis ... See thread for POCUS ... inversions V1-V4 plus inferior ... #ECG #EKG #Electrocardiogram ... #clinical #cardiology
Cardiac LV Thrombus on Echocardiogram (A4C)
48 year old woman in ICU for acute ischemic limb. PMHx
Cardiac LV Thrombus ... Echocardiogram (A4C ... the context of embolism ... : serial blood cultures ... #cardiology
Cardiac LV Thrombus on Echocardiogram Short-Axis View (PSAX)
48 year old woman in ICU for acute ischemic
Cardiac LV Thrombus ... What are the next POCUS ... the context of embolism ... : serial blood cultures ... #cardiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... • Pulmonary embolus ... thrombus, RV systolic ... Serial TTE and close ... #management #cardiology
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
- Differential Diagnosis ... complex Pulmonary Embolism ... - Short QT LV ... #cardiology #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
Ventricular Fibrillation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Parasternal Short Axis

50's male witnessed arrest. Unknown hx. AED no
Diagnosis? ... fine quivering of LV ... getting 12 lead ECG ... Note akinesia of anterior ... #ultrasound #Cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Obtain EKG if: ... dysfunction or LV ... - Cataract Plan ... one post op Cardiology ... stratification #diagnosis
Ventricular Fibrillation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal 4 Chamber

50's male witnessed arrest. Unknown hx. AED no
Diagnosis? ... fine quivering of LV ... getting 12 lead ECG ... Note akinesia of anterior ... #ultrasound #Cardiology