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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

EMS 12-Lead

This worried the crew of potential acute coronary syndrome and STEMI was activated pre-hospital. As it currently stands, an ST/S ratio >15% should raise awareness for new anterior STEMI. Type II MI), however decided to pursue coronary angiogram out of an abundance of caution. References Naidu, S. Tower-Rader, A.

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Chest pain, shortness of breath, T wave inversion, and rising troponin in a young healthy runner.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Ct coronary angiogram showed normal coronary arteries. Smith note: I think CT coronary angiogram is reasonable with the elevated troponins and symptoms. Anterior STEMI? He was given aspirin and heparin and transferred to the local cardiac center for further evaluation. What is it? Activate the Cath Lab?

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Diffuse Subendocardial Ischemia on the ECG. Left main? 3-vessel disease? No!

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Clinical Course The paramedic activated a “Code STEMI” alert and transported the patient nearly 50 miles to the closest tertiary medical center. The diagnostic coronary angiogram identified only minimal coronary artery disease, but there was a severely calcified, ‘immobile’ aortic valve. 2015 Oct; 66(4):355-362.