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Hallmark ECG features of Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
AV indicates atrioventricular; LAD, left axis deviation; LBBB, left bundle
axis deviation; LBBB ... bundle branch block ... axis deviation; RBBB ... bundle branch block ... VTach #ECG #EKG #Electrocardiogram
Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB) - EKG Diagnosis
EKG Criteria:
 • QRS > 0.12 seconds
 • Slurred
Bundle Branch Block ... (RBBB) - EKG Diagnosis ... #BundleBranch #Block ... #RBBB #EKG #Diagnosis ... #ECG #electrocardiogram
Approach to ECGs
Check
 - Age, gender, name
 - 25mm/s; 10mm/mV
 - 1mm = 40ms; 0.1 mV
Rate
Ml, WPW, LVH, LBBB ... MI, WPW, RVH, RBBB ... ) - HiPR: AV block ... leads slurred S), LBBB ... EKG #diagnosis #electrocardiogram
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Regular, Wide-Complex Tachycardia
1. aVR: Is the initial deflection in aVR positive?
Algorithm for the ... consistent with either LBBB ... or RBBB? ... Interpretation #ECG #EKG #Electrocardiogram
Approach to ECGs - Syncope Syndromes
Electrolytes
 • ↑K - brady, peak T, wide QRS, no P,
assoc with 1K, AV block ... Trifascicular block ... - RBBB, LAFB/LPFB ... 1st degree heart block ... diagnosis #cardiology #electrocardiogram
Pediatric UTI Algorithm (2-24 months of age)

Risk stratify with UTI Calc: 
 - Age months
Pediatric UTI Algorithm ... described race as black ... Cases @EMCases #Pediatric ... #UTI #Algorithm
Approach to ECGs - Tachy/Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias - HR > 100
Wide
  (1) VT - DANGER
  (2)
Sinus Tachy w/ BBB ... - w/ variable block ... (3) SA node block ... - Proximal AV block ... EKG #diagnosis #electrocardiogram
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
new kid on the block ... components of the algorithm ... Diagnosis #Management #Pediatrics ... Infant #StepByStep #Algorithm
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Bundle Branch Block ... morphology similar to LBBB ... bundle-branch block ... cardiology #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Conduction disorders (RBBB ... ; others: AV blocks ... q12h)x60 days • Pediatric ... 90-120 days • Pediatric