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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
common finding) • Atrial ... Arrhythmia* (e.g ... ., A-Fib also a ... result of atrial ... AcutePE #diagnosis #cardiology
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Bradyarrhythmia (<60 bpm)
 • Sinus Bradycardia
 • Sick Sinus Syndrome
 • SA
Arrhythmias - Differential ... • Premature atrial ... Monofocal Ectopic Atrial ... interval) • AFib ... • Multifocal Atrial
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Paroxysmal AF, atrial ... flutter, or atrial ... : • Atrial fibrillation ... • Multifocal atrial ... #Palpitations #Cardiology
Lead AVR on ECG
1. Acute myocardial infarction: ST elevation > 1.5 mm in aVR, indicative of
Lead AVR on ECG ... Subepicardial atrial ... • Predictor of arrhythmia ... : AVNRT, AVRT, atrial ... cardiology
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
• Inherited arrhythmia ... 300 = NSVT EKG ... capture of the atria ... • Atrial fibrillation ... #cardiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... , LV thrombus, RV ... shock and severe arrhythmias ... Serial TTE and close ... diagnosis #management #cardiology