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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 ... #clinical
The 3 Fates of a Premature Atrial Complex
 • PAC can be conducted with normal QRS
Atrial Complex ... conduct with a RBBB morphology ... #PACs #cardiology ... #diagnosis #ekg ... #premature #atrial
Premature Atrial Complexes and Bradycardia

ECG Tip: If there is a sudden onset of (V) bradycardia, check
Premature Atrial ... Bradycardia ECG ... #bradycardia #clinical ... #cardiology #diagnosis ... #ekg #ecg #Premature
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
heart disease Causes ... with abnormal morphology ... capture of the atria ... arrhythmia • Atrial ... #differential #cardiology
Multifocal Atrial Arrhythmias on ECG
Multifocal atrial rhythm & Multifocal atrial tachycardia
ECG Recognition:
 • Variable P wave
Arrhythmias on ECG ... tachycardia ECG ... #tachycardia #cardiology ... #diagnosis #ekg ... electrocardiogram #clinical
Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome (WPW) is one of several disorders of the electrical system of the heart that
WPW is caused by ... pathway between the atria ... ventricles to contract prematurely ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology #MedStudent
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
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
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
In AVNRT, the atria ... EKG of the same ... are enough to diagnose ... that’s called “clinical ... PhysicalExam #JVP #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 ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... Treat underlying cause ... #management #cardiology