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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 ... evaluating for ... in relation to ECG ... #Embolism #AcutePE ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
Vital signs, neuro ... Relevant drug levels (e.g ... Trauma - Acute ... rigidity) Consider EEG ... #CriticalCare #Diagnosis
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
A) Initial Evaluation ... exam (complete neuro ... Cardioembolic: • ECG ... No major-risk embolic ... stroke #workup #diagnosis
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
- Differential Diagnosis ... complex Pulmonary Embolism ... weeks following an acute ... #cardiology #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram