Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 9, 2019

At the bottom of the post, I have re-printed the section on aVR in my article on the ECG in ACS from the Canadian Journal of Cardiology: New Insights Into the Use of the 12-Lead Electrocardiogram for Diagnosing Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Emergency Department Case 1. Updates on the Electrocardiogram in Acute Coronary Syndromes.

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Myocardial Infarction Ischemia STEMI Cardiogenic Shock 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 8, 2023

Impella (cardiac output augmentation device) placed for cardiogenic shock Unfortunately, the patient progressed to multiorgan failure with worsening cardiac output despite being maxed on pressors and a balloon pump. He expired 4 days later. Interestingly, this patient was seen in the ED for hypertension and headache 3 days earlier.

Chest Pain 52

Chest Pain Myocardial Infarction STEMI Pacemaker 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. An elderly man with sudden cardiogenic shock, diffuse ST depressions, and STE in aVR Literature 1. Harhash AA, Huang JJ, Reddy S, et al. aVR ST segment elevation: acute STEMI or not? Left main?

Ischemia 52

Ischemia STEMI Stenosis Chest Pain 52