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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 ... other causes of cardio-pulmonary ... also a result of atrial ... in relation to ECG ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
Obtain 12-lead ECG ... • Start cooling ... develop (Box B). ❾ Plan ... further management ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... myxoma • Hypercoagulable ... Culture (+): Acute ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #management #cardiology
Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexplained increase in ETCO2 AND tachycardia AND increased
dantrolene and cardiac ... groin, axillae and anterior ... see Box D). ⓭ Plan ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Cardiac LV Thrombus on Echocardiogram Short-Axis View (PSAX)
48 year old woman in ICU for acute ischemic
woman in ICU for acute ... What are the next POCUS ... Looking for evidence ... : serial blood cultures ... #clinical #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
exam Determine Cardiac ... - Cataract Plan ... postoperative cardiac ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
and Differential Diagnosis ... Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... myxoma • Hypercoagulable ... Culture Positive: • Acute ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG