Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 19, 2023

You cannot eliminate the plaque entirely, but multiple clinical trials have shown plaque regression using high-intensity cholesterol-lowering treatments, which I have discussed previously. All of these parameters are important and need to be considered when evaluating plaque regression. REVERSAL Investigators.

Coronary Artery Disease 106

Coronary Artery Disease Plaque Exercise Heart Attack 106

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2018

This was diagnosed by IVUS (intravascular ultrasound) as a ruptured plaque. As there was ruptured plaque, this is NOT Prinzmetal's angina. It is just as dangerous, as there is a ruptured plaque with thrombus (which lysed) in the proximal LAD. Values: STE60V3 = 2.0, QRS V2 = 10, RAV4 = 15.5, There was good flow.

STEMI 40

STEMI Angina Myocardial Infarction Plaque 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Methods STEMI activations between January 2014 and April 2018 at the University of Arizona Medical Center were identified. Widespread ST-depression with reciprocal aVR ST-elevation can be cause by: Heart rate related: tachyarrhythmia (e.g.,

Ischemia 52

Ischemia STEMI Stenosis Chest Pain 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This was ruptured plaque with thrombus. And almost all of them could be detected by bedside ultrasound. Conclusion: you may take a few moments to look for dissection with your bedside ultrasound, but when it is a clear STEMI, do NOT waste time with a CT scan. Ultrasound Med. Case 2 A 50-something y.o. Dissection is rare.

Chest Pain 105

Chest Pain STEMI Aortic Ultrasound 105