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Suspected ACS - OMI vs STEMI - Differential Algorithm

The name STEMI cognitively inspires EPs to fail
segment is the only ECG ... #cardiology #occlusionMI ... #myocardial #infarction ... #diagnosis #coronary ... #syndrome
Wellens' Sign: LAD-T Wave Inversion 
Life threatening T wave inversions in precordial leads. Often V2-V3 
Specific
anterior wall MI ... they result from myocardial ... Serial EKGS in pts ... Wellens #Sign #EKG ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... cases/100,000 per year ... Diagnosis: • ... axonal form • MRI ... #Syndrome #diagnosis
Complications Following Myocardial Infarction
Heart Failure - Ineffcient pumping of the heart.  Can be acute or
Dressler Syndrome ... External (myocardial ... Aneurysm Recurrent MI ... #Infarction #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... per 100,000 per year ... demyelinating or axonal • MRI ... - Spinal MRI may ... #Syndrome #diagnosis
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Neurocardiogenic ... Contractility: • MI ... #Syncope #Cardiology ... #Algorithm #causes
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
Complications in Acute Myocardial ... Doppler to localize tear ... inferior or lateral MI ... Infarction #acuteMI #cardiology ... #differential #diagnosis
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... heart disease • Myocardial ... ancestry, LGE on MRI ... with Cardio-OB team ... #management #cardiology
Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Algorithm for choosing ... (MI = myocardial ... metabolic equivalent; ECG ... Shows the diagnosis
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
MI, stroke, DVT/ ... Splenomegaly Diagnosis ... WBCs are usually near-normal ... A conclusive diagnosis ... • Treatment algorithms