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Investigations- ECG, CXR etc Flashcards

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Characteristic ECG finding in pericarditis

A

Saddle shaped ST segment (widely spread)

Better when lean forward, can follow MI

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What can cause palmar erythema and tachycardia?

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Thyrotoxicosis
Alcoholic liver disease
Pregnancy

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What is 1st degree heart block?

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Prolonged PR interval

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What is second degree heart block type 1?

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Mobitz type 1 (wenckeback)

Slow progression apart of PR interval until miss QRS complex

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What is Mobutu type 2?

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PR interval is constant but there are dropped QRS complexes

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What is third degree heart block?

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No relationship between p wave and QRS but both regular but independent of one another

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What ECG appearance is characteristic of atrial flutter?

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Saw-tooth appearance

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What ECG changes are associated with hyperkalaemia?

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Tall tented t waves

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What four conditions can cause ST elevation?

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MI
Ventricular aneurysm
Pericarditis
Takotsubo (octopus pot) cardiomyopathy (stress related cardiomyopathy)

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