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Supraventricular Tachycardia EKG

Here’s a great ECG case of a 50-year-old lady who presented with palpitations

Her heart
case of a 50-year-old ... Is it wide or narrow ... computer thinks it’s wide ... @EM_RESUS #AVRT ... #ECG #Electrocardiogram
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
is not desired (e.g ... is not desired (e.g ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
exam • 12-lead ECG ... Valvular disease (e.g ... maneuvers: SVT-AVNRT ... bending over: AVNRT ... Red Flag Symptoms
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Resistance, Main Uses ... Dobutamine 2-20 mcg ... Epinephrine 0-20 mcg ... Properties #Table #Pharmacology ... Effect #Management #Comparison
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... agent • Does not cause ... disease Common Side ... effects (e.g. diarrhea ... #Metformin #Pharmacology
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology ... effects (e.g. diarrhea ... , nausea, worsen ... not definitively cause ... Receptor #Agonists #Pharmacology
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
to 15 g QD • Side ... constipation, diarrhea, nausea ... hypokalemia); nausea ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial & DMARD (disease modifying antirheumatic drug). It is currently being discussed as
number of CNS side ... tinnitus) and may cause ... It also can cause ... Serious side effects ... Hydroxychloroquine #HCQ #Pharmacology
Common Ulcers of the Ankles and Feet

Chronic Venous Insuffciency 
This condition usually appears over the medial
are irregular, flat ... areas of trauma (e.g ... uncomplicated cases ... Clinical #Podiatry #Comparison
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
condition with a wide ... ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... icu #clinical #pharmacology