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Vertebral Body Abnormalities

A sheet of common (and uncommon) vertebral body findings, because a completely “normal” spine
Vertebral Body Abnormalities ... completely “normal” spine ... Vertebral #Body #Abnormalities ... #Radiology #MSK ... Vertebrae #diseases #differential
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
interval ≥ 120 ms ... Variable P-Wave Morphology ... ) • R wave abnormalities ... Interpretation #ECG ... Electrocardiogram #cardiology
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Segment Elevation - Differential ... Repolarization Abnormalities ... Segment #Elevation #differential ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
with abnormal morphology ... may not occur Differential ... more intensive treatment ... PVC #diagnosis #differential ... #cardiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
hemodynamics and cardiac function ... ECG is vital while ... #diagnosis #differential ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Hypercoagulable (APLAS ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... : Conduction abnormalities ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... cardiomyopathy (e.g ... studies show no ↓ LV function ... diagnosis #management #cardiology ... #treatment
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • The iliotibial band (ITB) is thickened with
Syndrome - MSK ... Radiology Imaging ... • Treatment: Conservative ... Differential diagnosis ... #Syndrome #Radiology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
- Overview and Differential ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... : Conduction abnormalities ... hematuria, + RF Treatment ... #Diagnosis #cardiology
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Within the mid diaphysis of
Shin Splints) - MSK ... Radiology Imaging ... marrow signal abnormalities ... Differential diagnosis ... Stress #Syndrome #Radiology