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Treatment of Stable Wide-Complex Tachycardia
Regular
 • If ventricular tachycardia or uncertain rhythm:
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give adenosine Irregular ... nodal agents (e.g ... consultation • If polymorphic ... narrow-complex irregular ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Hyperkalemia shortens repolarization; changes in the T wave provide the earliest clues to hyperpotassemia.
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repolarization; changes ... repolarization causes ... QRS widens, and irregular ... #ECG #Changes # ... Progression #Table
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Treat underlying cause ... Irregular Rhythm ... Treat underlying cause ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation ... Ask about: - Changes ... physical activity - Nausea ... - History - EKG ... ChestPain #ACS #Evaluation
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... fluid overload, irregular ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... if result will change
Common Ulcers of the Ankles and Feet

Chronic Venous Insuffciency 
This condition usually appears over the medial
Borders are irregular ... the eczematous changes ... areas of trauma (e.g ... uncomplicated cases ... Clinical #Podiatry #Comparison
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
Evaluation begins ... palpitations, changes ... electrocardiography (ECG ... Most cases of hypokalemia-induced ... #Algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table