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Approach to ECGs - Syncope Syndromes
Electrolytes
 • ↑K - brady, peak T, wide QRS, no P,
Approach to ECGs - Syncope ... WPW - delta wave and ... dagger Q lat>inf ... #Syndromes #ECG ... #EKG #Checklist
WOBBLER  for ECG assessment in Syncope 
W - Wolff Parkinson White 
O - Obstructed AV
– look for a short ... found in long QT syndrome ... QT syndrome too ... #EKG #ECG #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... : • Pathophysiology ... tetany/cramps, syncope ... unless worrisome EKG ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Congenital Long QT Syndrome: Illness Script

Who?
 - Kids or young adults, usually < 30
 - high
Congenital Long QT Syndrome ... **Get baseline EKG ... in new syncope/ ... seizures and consider ... family history) Treatment
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Pathophysiology ... • Weakness: Starts ... Muscle Weakness: May ... Paresthesias: Hands ... Treatment: • Plasmapheresis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... ECG is vital while ... acute coronary syndrome ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... #foamed #heartfailure
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
anterior chest wall, parts ... marrow or joints at ... lower jaw Treatment ... antiinflammatory properties e.g ... #Rheumatology #
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
that are poorly formed ... • Mean age at Dx ... Pinpoint-sized red spots ... factor (GCSF) treatments ... #diagnosis #hematology
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... have no symptoms at ... of diagnosis (e.g ... anterior/posterior MSK ... syncope): 2-5%
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... breakdown of glycogen stores ... In both SK and AK ... for Refeeding Syndrome ... #criticalcare #foamed