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Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
EKG of the same ... excludes other differentials ... Awaves #AVNRT #PhysicalExam ... #JVP #Cardiology ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
O2, Monitors, ECG ... worsening brady, Signs ... <90, AMS, SOB from ... bradycardia #diagnosis #differential ... #management #cardiology
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
It can be divided ... syncope (ruling out differential ... adverse events from ... further guide management ... orthostatic vital sign
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
dysfunction and death can ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... #Hyperthermia #Differential ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential ... antihypertensive agents from ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... ECG is vital while ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Phos), CBC with differential ... - Infectious workup ... oral secretions (e.g ... monitoring (vital signs ... MyastheniaGravis #Checklist #Management
Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
Methods: Using input from ... a negative ED work-up ... detailed feedback from ... #Management #PatientInfo ... #Cardiology #EM
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
surgery to make an ... complications from ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... medical and surgical management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
1 & Activin A (from ... , selenium) Differential ... edema resulting from ... recognition and management ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology