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Wellens' Sign: LAD-T Wave Inversion 
Life threatening T wave inversions in precordial leads. Often V2-V3 
Specific
Wellens' Sign: LAD-T ... Serial EKGS in pts ... are crucial. ... #Wellens #Sign # ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Abdominojugular (Hepatojugular) Reflux

Described by Pasteur in 1885 as a physical sign of TR. Still useful for
Hepatojugular) Reflux ... as a physical sign ... Still useful for diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam # ... #VolumeStatus #Cardiology
ECG characteristics of early repolarization
 - The ST segment elevations are concave and most pronounced in
segment elevations are ... Refer to Figure ... end-QRS notch are ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #EKG #ECG #Early
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
EKG of the same ... cannon a waves are ... enough to diagnose ... Awaves #AVNRT #PhysicalExam ... #JVP #Cardiology
Kussmaul's Sign and Friedreich's Sign on Neck Examination

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
eponymous JVP findings are ... Most likely diagnosis ... small blue-colored spot ... Friedreichs #Neck #JVP #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Cardiology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... • Examine for signs ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Approach to ECGs - VT vs. SVT - Wide Tachycardias
DDx = VT vs. SVT with BBB
All
All of the below are ... - Brugada's sign ... - Josephson's sign ... #ekg #cardiology ... #diagnosis #electrocardiogram
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... Complications are ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
There are two clearly ... has Kussmaul's sign ... the underlying diagnosis ... PHTN #JVP #Neck #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Cardiology
Pulmonary complications of targeted therapy
-Immune checkpoint inhibitors (e.g. pembrolizumab)
-Pneumonitis is uncommon (~5% of patients) but can
checkpoint inhibitors (e.g ... -It’s a diagnosis ... /3 of patients are ... There are case reports ... #Radiology #Honc