2012, Cardiogenic Shock and Pericarditis

A 53 yo woman with cardiogenic shock. Believe me, this is not what you think.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2020

A previously healthy 53 yo woman was transferred to a receiving hospital in cardiogenic shock. Well, don't we see diffuse ST Elevation in Myo-pericarditis (with STD in aVR)? 109 (20):361-368, 2012 — CLICK HERE ). This was sent by a reader. and K was normal. Here was the ECG: There is sinus tachycardia. Which artery?

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OCTOBER 8, 2023

The patient died of cardiogenic shock within 24 hours despite mechanical circulatory support. The axis is to the right and QRS complexes in lead I and aVL are predominantly negative suggesting LPFB. This patient at cath had a large CX occlusion with a massive troponin release. Troponin T >42.000ng/L.

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A 53 yo woman with cardiogenic shock. Believe me, this is not what you think.

Should we activate the cath lab? A Quiz on 5 Cases.

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