ST elevations Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is the quick way to determine if T waves are hyperacute?
A
If QRS fits inside T wave
2
Q
TWI in the aVL is concerning for what?
A
Precursor to STEMI
3
Q
What is the loss of precordial T wave balance? Why is it concern?
A
V1 T wave is bigger than V6
Concerning for CAD
4
Q
What is the dewinter wave?
A
- T wave that starts below the baseline, that scoops up into a symmetrical tall T wave
- critical obstruction
5
Q
What are Wellens T waves?
A
Biphasic or deeply inverted T waves in the precordial leads
6
Q
Straightening of the T wave = ?
A
Possible STEMI–repeat EKG
7
Q
What is the check mark sign?
A
1
8
Q
What are the 6 L’s and the wolf for poor R wave progression?
A
- LBBB
- LVH
- LAFB
- Low voltage
- Old anteroseptal MI (LAD lesion)
- Misplaced leads
- WPW
9
Q
How do you diagnose Low voltage?
A
if QRS height in 1, 2, 3 add to less than 15
if qrs in V1, V2, V3 is less than 30
10
Q
New RAD is what?
A
- PE
- Hyperkalemia
- Sodium channel blocker overdose
