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Premature atrial complex (PAC) - ECG Recognition
 • Prematurity and altered P wave morphology.
 • P
Premature atrial ... complex (PAC) - ECG ... altered P wave morphology ... #cardiology #diagnosis ... #ekg #ecg #electrocardiogram
The 3 Fates of a Premature Atrial Complex
 • PAC can be conducted with normal QRS
conduct with a RBBB morphology ... #PACs #cardiology ... #diagnosis #ekg ... #ecg #electrocardiogram ... #premature #atrial
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
evaluating for ... other causes of cardio-pulmonary ... also a result of atrial ... Embolism #AcutePE #diagnosis ... #cardiology #electrocardiogram
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
manifestation of cardiac ... with abnormal morphology ... capture of the atria ... arrhythmia • Atrial ... #differential #cardiology
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
CM5 continuous ECG ... Consider invasive arterial ... consultation with cardiology ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
- Differential Diagnosis ... exam • 12-lead ECG ... tachycardia • Premature ... Family history of premature ... #Palpitations #Cardiology
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... Hypercoagulable (APLAS ... : • New cardiac ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #management #cardiology
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
❹ Insert intra-arterial ... Obtain 12-lead ECG ... and discuss with cardiology ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... exam Determine Cardiac ... one post op Cardiology ... postoperative cardiac ... stratification #diagnosis
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
and Differential Diagnosis ... Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... Hypercoagulable (APLAS ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #cardiology #infectiousdiseases