Cannot miss / life threats
Cannot miss / life threats
Differential diagnosis β checklist
0/14
Check off each diagnosis as you consider it. Tap the name for unique exam, lab/imaging clues, first-line confirmatory test, and management.
Tachyarrhythmia0/4
Brady / pauses0/3
Non-cardiac0/7
Initial ED workup
Bedside0/2
- 12-lead ECG during symptoms if possible
- Continuous monitor
Labs0/5
- BMP (K, Mg)
- TSH
- Troponin if chest pain or risk
- Pregnancy test
- Urine tox
Imaging0/1
- Echo if structural concern
Initial management0/3
- Vagal maneuvers / adenosine for stable SVT
- Rate or rhythm control for AF per ACC/AHA
- Synchronized cardioversion for unstable