Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

DISCUSSION: The 12-lead EKG EMS initially obtained for this patient showed severe ischemia, with profound "infero-lateral" ST depression and reciprocal ST elevation in lead aVR. The ECG cannot diagnose the etiology of ischemia; it only the presence of ischemia, from whatever etiology.

Ischemia 52

Ischemia Cardiogenic Shock Aortic Stenosis 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The ECG shows sinus tachycardia with RBBB and LAFB, without clear additional superimposed signs of ischemia. See these publications for more information Overall, management for cardiac contusion is mostly supportive unless surgical complications develop, involving appropriate treatment of dysrhythmias and hemodynamic instability.

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Tachycardia Dysrhythmia Atrial Fibrillation Bradycardia 111

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Evidence of acute ischemia (may be subtle) vii. Dysrhythmia, pacer), 4) valvular heart disease, 5) FHx sudden death, 6) volume depletion, 7) persistent abnormal vitals, 8) primary CNS event __ 3) Mendu ML et al. ST segment and T wave abnormalities consistent with or possibly related to myocardial ischemia. Left BBB vi.

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Arrhythmia Outcomes Risk Factors Chest Pain 52