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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 other causes ... Incomplete or Complete ... in relation to ECG ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Stable Narrow-Complex ... Control rate (e.g ... Control rate (e.g ... Treatment #management #cardiology ... #algorithm
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
Cannon A waves during ... In AVNRT, the atria ... EKG of the same ... #Cannon #Awaves ... PhysicalExam #JVP #Cardiology
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
arrhythmia syndromes (e.g ... Hypomagnesemia • Hypokalemia ... 300 = NSVT EKG ... capture of the atria ... #differential #cardiology
Adult ACLS - Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least 2
min) and allow complete ... recommendation (eg ... Reversible Causes ... : • Hypovolemia ... #AHA2020 #management
Adult Cardiac Arrest - ACLS Circular Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least
min) and allow complete ... recommendation (eg ... Reversible Causes ... : • Hypovolemia ... #AHA2020 #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #