Right axis

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ECG STAT April 11, 2024
Right Axis Deviation + STE DDx

Key Points RAD + ST-Segment Elevation: When you encounter right axis deviation (RAD) combined with ST-segment elevation (STE) on an ECG, it’s crucial to consider differential diagnoses beyond STEMI, as…

ECG STAT February 24, 2024
Right Axis Deviation DDx

Top 3 emergent causes of new rightward axis to consider: When encountering a new rightward axis on an ECG, immediately consider the following life-threatening conditions: Acute Right Heart Strain /…

Weekly Workout March 22, 2021
STAT ECG Diagnoses: is this ST segment elevation due to early repolarization or a large STEMI?

 A 38-year-old male presents to the ED with acute chest pain. The following ECG is obtained:

Weekly Workout February 17, 2020
STAT ECG Diagnoses: a patient transferred for suspected STEMI, what other etiologies could be causing this ST segment elevation?

 A 24-year-old male with past medical history of paraplegia from severe multiple sclerosis is transferred from a nursing home for suspected STEMI. Transfer documentation reports a history of pleuritic chest…

Weekly Workout October 28, 2019
Differential Diagnoses: new right axis deviation and ST segment elevation

A 27-year-old male with no PMHx is brought in by ambulance for right shoulder pain, nausea, and generalized weakness. He is confused with a blood pressure of 60/40. The following…

Weekly Workout October 20, 2019
Post-cardiac arrest ECGs: can you guess the cause of arrest based off this ECG?

A 56-year-old man is brought in by ambulance after witnessed cardiac arrest. He reportedly had shortness of breath and malaise prior to collapse. The following post ROSC ECG is obtained:

Weekly Workout February 6, 2017
Differential Diagnoses: must know causes of wide QRS complexes

A 15-year-old girl presents to the ED listless and tremulous. She is unable to provide a reliable history. Her heart rate is around 150 bpm and she is mildly tachypneic…

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