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ECG changes in Pulmonary Embolism
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Sinus tachycardia 
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Complete or incomplete RBBB 
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ECG changes in Pulmonary ... V1 - Right atrial ... rotation - Atrial ... #EKG #Findings ... #Diagnosis
Pulmonary Arterial Catheterization – Use and Interpretation:
-Pulmonary arterial catheterization (PAC) has never been shown to improve
Pulmonary Arterial ... However, when the diagnosis ... mixed, hemodynamic measurements ... cardiogenic shock (eg ... pressure) -right atrial
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... other causes of cardio-pulmonary ... also a result of atrial ... #EKG #Pulmonary ... Embolism #AcutePE #diagnosis
POCUS Reference Measurements
 • Gallbladder
 • Urinary Bladder
 • GI Tract
 • Pregnancy
 • Optic Nerve
POCUS Reference Measurements ... • Aorta • Cardiac ... POCUS #Reference #Measurements ... #Ultrasound #Echocardiogram ... #Diagnosis
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
Multifocal Atrial ... • Hypoxia • Pulmonary ... #Multifocal #Atrial ... MAT #Cardiology #Diagnosis ... #ECG #EKG #Management
Right Heart Catheterization Cheat Sheet: Interpretation of Pressures and Waveforms 
Direct measurements
 ● Central venous pressure
Waveforms Direct measurements ... pressure (PCWP) ● Cardiac ... SvO2) Indirect measurements ... PCWP]/CO) ● Cardiac ... Interpretation #Diagnosis
POCUS - Measuring Cardiac Output
1) Calculate LVOT Area
2) Calculate LVOT VTI
3) Calculate Cardiac Output

SV = (LVOT
POCUS - Measuring Cardiac ... VTI 3) Calculate Cardiac ... Output #CO #POCUS #Echocardiogram ... #Measurement #cardiology ... #diagnosis
Atrial Fibrillation - Diagnosis, Causes, Presentations
Causes (PIRATES):
 - Pulmonary embolism 
 - Ischemia (cardiac) 
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Atrial Fibrillation ... - Diagnosis, Causes ... (PIRATES): - Pulmonary ... - Ischemia (cardiac ... Fibrillation #AFib #Diagnosis
POCUS Pearls for Tamponade
- Pericardial Effusion
- Diastolic Right Ventricular Collapse
- Systolic Right Atrial Collapse
- Plethoric Inferior
Systolic Right Atrial ... @SAlerhand #Cardiac ... Tamponade #POCUS #Diagnosis ... Cardiology #Effusion #Echocardiogram
Right Heart Cath - Normal Cardiac Pressures

Right Atrial Pressure (RAP) or Central Venous Pressure (CVP)
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Cath - Normal Cardiac ... Pressures Right Atrial ... Diastolic) Left Atrial ... Pressure or Pulmonary ... RHC #cardiology #diagnosis