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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
evidence of PE Increased ... common finding) • Atrial ... ., A-Fib also a ... result of atrial ... #EKG #Pulmonary
Approach to ECGs - Tachy/Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias - HR > 100
Wide
  (1) VT - DANGER
  (2)
tachycardia (2) Atrial ... (3) SVTs - atrial ... (3) Multifocal atrial ... bradyarrhythmia #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis
Atrial Myxoma on POCUS Echocardiogram (PLAX)

Adolescent patient presents with chest pain and dyspnea. Beside TTE found
Atrial Myxoma on ... the lab work, EKG ... and CXR didn’t.. atrial ... ultrasound_vcu #Atrial ... #Myxoma #POCUS
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... (e.g. ectopic atrial ... Morphology = multifocal atrial ... • Saw-Tooth = Atrial ... @AmyChung #EKG
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
exam • 12-lead ECG ... Paroxysmal AF, atrial ... flutter, or atrial ... • Multifocal atrial ... Valvular disease (e.g
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
placed through an arterial ... in diastole → increases ... decreases afterload & increases ... • Triggers (EKG ... Pump #diagnosis #management
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
when possible (eg ... dysrhythmias (eg ... , atrial fibrillation ... • Ameliorate increased ... reverse the insult (eg
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
arrhythmia syndromes (e.g ... missed beats • Increased ... 300 = NSVT EKG ... capture of the atria ... arrhythmia • Atrial
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
DECREASED INSPIRED OXYGEN
 • Low PATM Can decrease first part
Respiratory Failure - Differential ... High altitude (eg ... Intrapulmonary shunting (eg ... intracardiac shunting (eg ... , atrial or ventricular
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
of problem. ❷ Increase ... Insert central and arterial ... to achieve mean arterial ... cultures if possible (eg ... Discuss ongoing management