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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 ... EKG is helpful in ... other causes of cardio-pulmonary ... in relation to ECG ... #Embolism #AcutePE
Typical ECG changes in acute pericarditis includes: stage 1 - diffuse, positive, ST elevations with reciprocal
Typical ECG changes ... in acute pericarditis ... indicates atrial ... patients) stage 4 - ECG ... #EKG #Pericarditis
Wraparound LAD STEMI on EKG
47 year old with chest pain. Ectopic atrial rhythm with ST elevations.
on EKG 47 year ... Ectopic atrial rhythm ... Embolus through ... #STEMI #EKG #clinical ... #ecg
Lead AVR on ECG
1. Acute myocardial infarction: ST elevation > 1.5 mm in aVR, indicative of
Lead AVR on ECG ... Acute myocardial ... aVR • Classic EKG ... #AVR #leadAVR #ecg ... electrocardiogram #diagnosis #ekg
Mesenteric Ischemia - Differential Diagnostic Schema
Chronic: ASCVD, Venous, Vasculitides 5% (PAN, [E]GPA, IgA, MPA)
Acute
 - Venous
GPA, IgA, MPA) Acute ... inflammation (e.g ... - Thrombus / Embolism ... : Cardiac (AF, LV ... Hypoperfusion: Lumen (Bowel
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
 •
History and Exam Acute ... • Pulmonary embolism ... • Cardiac tamponade ... Initial workup: • EKG ... , PT. aPTT • Serial
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... Culture (+): Acute ... occlusion that may lead ... -> TEE • Duke Criteria ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG
DETROIT CARDIOGENIC SHOCK INITIATIVE ALGORITHM

INCLUSION CRITERIA
Acute Myocardial Infarction
 Ischemic Symptoms
 EKG and/or biomarker evidence of AMI
SHOCK INITIATIVE ALGORITHM ... INCLUSION CRITERIA ... Acute Myocardial ... Ischemic Symptoms  EKG ... Obtain femoral arterial
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... Culture Positive: • Acute ... occlusion that may lead ... → TEE • Duke Criteria ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
cardiac disease ... level <100 pg/ml EKG ... pulmonary edema • Bowel ... • Pulmonary embolism ... gastric contents • Head