Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

myocardial infarction), arrhythmias, valvular pathology, shunts, or outflow obstructions. Smith comment: In a large randomized trial of dopamine vs. norepinephrine (11) for shock which was published after the above-mentioned recommendations, dopamine had more adverse events (especially severe dysrhythmias, and especially atrial fibrillation).

Ischemia 40

Ischemia Cardiogenic Shock Aortic Stenosis 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 22, 2023

There were no dysrhythmias on cardiac monitor during observation. This discussion comes from this previous post: Hyperthermia and ST Elevation Discussion Brugada Type 1 ECG changes are associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and the occurrence of ventricular dysrhythmias. He was found to be influenza positive. Is there fever again?

Chest Pain 91

Chest Pain Heart Rhythm Sudden Cardiac Death Dysrhythmia 91

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

The limb lead abnormalities appear to be part of the Brugada pattern, as described in this article: Inferior and Lateral Electrocardiographic RepolarizationAbnormalities in Brugada Syndrome Discussion Brugada Type 1 ECG changes are associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and the occurrence of ventricular dysrhythmias. There was a 0.9%

Heart Rhythm 52

Heart Rhythm Sudden Cardiac Death Arrhythmia STEMI 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

He was admitted for monitoring and had no dysrhythmias. Overnight telemetry showed no arrhythmias ( important to reduce the risk of worrisome arrhythmia given this patient's chief complaint of sudden syncope without prodrome ). Amazingly, the Queen also recognizes it as "Not OMI". She is very good. Troponins were negative.

Chest Pain 106

Chest Pain Ischemia Dysrhythmia Arrhythmia 106