Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This suggests further severe ischemia. MINOCA may be due to: coronary spasm, coronary microvascular dysfunction, plaque disruption, spontaneous coronary thrombosis/emboli , and coronary dissection; myocardial disorders, including myocarditis, takotsubo cardiomyopathy, and other cardiomyopathies. And yet the arteries remain open.

Coronary Angiogram 109

Coronary Angiogram Plaque Thrombosis STEMI 109

DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 7 Research has shown inflammation plays a significant role in the development of atherosclerosis and ASCVD,8-10 and even the formation of plaque.11 2013;368(21):2004-2013.

Cardiovascular Disease 111

Cardiovascular Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks Coronary Artery Disease 111

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

His response: “subendocardial ischemia. Smith : It should be noted that, in subendocardial ischemia, in contrast to OMI, absence of wall motion abnormality is common. With the history of Afib, CTA abdomen was ordered to r/o mesenteric ischemia vs ischemic colitis vs small bowel obstruction. Anything more on history?

Ischemia 52

Ischemia STEMI Stenosis Chest Pain 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 8, 2025

It is possible there is microvascular dysfunction producing residual transmural ischemia. But this is most common when there is prolonged ischemia, and this patient had the fastest reperfusion imaginable! Mechanisms of plaque formation and rupture. Coronary plaque disruption. SanzRuiz, R., Solis, J., & link] Bai, J.,

Cardiomyopathy 75

Cardiomyopathy Myocardial Infarction Defibrillator Bradycardia 75