Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... evaluating for other causes ... of cardio-pulmonary ... #EKG #Pulmonary ... Embolism #AcutePE #diagnosis
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
β€’ At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
β€’ Rate 100-180
β€’ Irregular 
Etiology
β€’ Hypoxia β€’ Pulmonary ... hypertension Management ... MAT #Cardiology #Diagnosis ... #ECG #EKG #Management
Vasopressors and Inotropes - Pharmacology Summary
Vasopressors
Phenylephrine (alpha-1)
 β€’ Increases BP, SVR
 β€’ Risk of reflex bradycardia
and Inotropes - Pharmacology ... Summary Vasopressors ... β€’ Higher doses cause ... cAMP/cGMP β€’ Causes ... #Summary #management
Common sodium channel blockers which cause QRS widening.

Anticonvulsants: 
 - Carbamazepine 
Antidysrhythmics:  
 - Group
blockers which cause ... QRS #widening #ECG ... #EKG #Pharmacology ... Medications #Toxicology #Diagnosis ... Differential #Drugs #Classes
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
leading to increased pulmonary ... there is no clear cause ... the underlying cause ... Syndrome #ARDS #Summary ... #CheatSheet #Diagnosis
Alcohol Withdrawal Summary

Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Cause, Course, Management 

#Diagnosis #Management #Pathophysiology #Alcohol #Withdrawal #Symptoms
Alcohol Withdrawal Summary ... Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Cause ... , Course, Management ... #Diagnosis # ... Management #Pathophysiology
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
DECREASED INSPIRED OXYGEN
 β€’ Low PATM Can decrease first part
- Differential Diagnosis ... lung diseases, pulmonary ... , pulmonary AVMs ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #pulmonary
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 β€’ Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 β€’ Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... agent β€’ Does not cause ... side effects (e.g ... #Summary #DM2 #
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
 -
Summary Epidemiology ... extrapulmonary cases ... symptoms of active pulmonary ... for concomitant pulmonary ... #Management #Summary
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)
 β€’ Introduction
 β€’ Classification
 β€’ Pathophysiology of TAPVR
 β€’ Presentation
Total Anomalous Pulmonary ... PVO Present β€’ Diagnosis ... Total #Anomalous #Pulmonary ... Return #TAPVR #diagnosis ... peds #pediatrics #summary