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Suspected ACS - OMI vs STEMI - Differential Algorithm

The name STEMI cognitively inspires EPs to fail
Algorithm The ... segment is the only ECG ... #Algorithm #cardiology ... #infarction #diagnosis ... #coronary #syndrome
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
due to vascular occlusion ... that may lead to infarction ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #management #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... Unstable Angina ... • Preoperative coronary
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... cath if acute coronary ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management