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Wide Complex Tachycardia - ECG Definition and Causes
 • Wide Complex Tachycardia (WCT) is a cardiac
Complex Tachycardia (WCT ... WQRST Causes: • Ventricular ... #Tachycardia #WCT ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #definition #differential
It starts as sinus rhythm with probable inferior STEMI, but becomes ventricular fibrillation (or polymorphic ventricular
STEMI, but becomes ventricular ... or polymorphic ventricular ... #Clinical #EM #Cardiology ... #EKG #Arrest #VentricularTachycardia ... #VT
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
EKG Findings ... 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
ECG is vital while ... #diagnosis #differential ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table ... #criticalcare #icu
The ECG shows ST elevation (STE) across the precordium, highest in V2 and V3. There are
The ECG shows ST ... known as "left ventricular ... morphology") #Clinical ... #EM #Cardiology ... #EKG #Aneurysm
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Clinical Picture ... life-threatening Differential ... Serologic and EMG ... Bedside: ice pack ... Imaging - CT Chest
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
cut-offs defined in clinical ... BAL GM does not differentiate ... non-neutropenic pts, SOT ... - Frozen ice-pops ... Galactomannan #diagnosis #comparison
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... support for patients clinically ... #treatment
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
• L: Left Ventricular ... • Epsilon #clinical ... arrhythmogenic right ventricular ... Clinical Utility ... #cardiology #differential