While this is not an ECG wave, diagnosis is a compilation of available data, and yes, cannon waves can be noted in baseline polarization deviations of a 12-lead. Cannon waves, and to a lesser extent, the frog sign may also occur in ventricular tachycardia. However, the ECG would demonstra...
the status of ventricular function, electrolyte balance, and the effects of drug therapies. The ECG is the most important tool in the initialevaluationand triage of clients for whom an ACS is suspected. It is confirmatory of the diagnosis in approximately 80% of cases. Obtain daily serial ECGs...
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(NIRS) has become standard with these neonates, and trends in both the cerebral and somatic NIRS may offer early warning signs of poor systemic perfusion.39The differential diagnosis for low SaO2includes hypotension, shunt stenosis (Fig. 65.7) or occlusion, lung disease (pulmonary venous ...
The diagnosis rests on determining an appropriate mechanism of injury, an elevated plasma troponin level, and the presence of segmental wall motion abnormalities on an echocardiogram. Treatment is supportive and includes control of arrhythmias, fluid and, if necessary, inotropes. Patients should undergo...
It is possible that the actual incidence of SCD due to TC is higher, as some patients with out-of-hospital arrests may not survive to reach a hospital for a diagnosis to be made. Autopsies are infrequently performed, and even when conducted, TC hearts may have a relatively normal ...
Clinical Manifestations and Diagnosis The symptomatology of acute pericarditis is not specific for SLE. Patients can experience substernal or precordial chest pain that is positional in nature. Symptoms are worse with inspiration, supine position, coughing, or swallowing, and are relieved with sitting ...