Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Cardiac arrest can cause diffuse subendocardial ischemia, usually transient (it often resolves as time goes by after ROSC). Also, anterior MI could result from 1) ACS, but also from 2) severe ischemia due to combination of a hemodynamically significant LAD stenosis + severe hypotension during cardiac arrest.

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Cardiac Arrest Ischemia Defibrillator Electrocardiogram 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

New insights into the use of the 12-lead electrocardiogram for diagnosing acute myocardial infarction in the emergency department. All electrocardiograms (ECGs) and coronary angiograms were blindly analyzed by experienced cardiologists. Harhash AA, Huang JJ, Reddy S, et al. aVR ST segment elevation: acute STEMI or not?

Ischemia 52

Ischemia STEMI Stenosis Chest Pain 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 22, 2023

Induced Brugada-type electrocardiogram, a sign for imminent malignant arrhythmias. This definition was changed following an expert consensus panel in 2013 — so that all that is currently needed to diagnose Brugada Syndrome is a spontaneous or induced Brugada-1 ECG pattern, without need for additional criteria.

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Chest Pain Heart Rhythm Sudden Cardiac Death Dysrhythmia 67

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Induced Brugada-type electrocardiogram, a sign for imminent malignant arrhythmias. This definition was changed following an expert consensus panel in 2013 — so that at the present time, all that is needed to diagnose Brugada Syndrome is a spontaneous or induced Brugada-1 ECG pattern, without need for additional criteria.

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Heart Rhythm Sudden Cardiac Death Arrhythmia STEMI 52