Open Heart
APRIL 20, 2022
males), referred for a stress echocardiogram (SE), who underwent ESE between July 2020 (immediate post lockdown) and January 2021 according to national safety guidelines, in addition to patients wearing masks during ESE. Methods and results Baseline data were collected prospectively on 740 consecutive patients (mean age 61.4
Open Heart
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
The study population included a random sample of individuals with HF diagnostic codes (HF with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and non-specific HF) selected from all participants registered in the THIN database between 1 January 2015 and 30 September 2017.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Hopefully a repeat echocardiogram will be performed outpatient. 2015, March 1). Systolic function normal by visual assessment only, unable to visualize well for further characterization. 1900: RBBB and LAFB are almost fully resolved. 2300: QRS now within normal limits. No other significant injuries were found. No cardiac MRI was done.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The emergent echocardiogram showed normal EF, no WMA, and normal valve function. Figure-1: Illustration of the Emery Phenomenon ( adapted from My Comment in the February 23, 2023 post in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog — and — from the 2015 post by Dr. Bojana Uzelac on Armel Carmona’s ECG Rhythms website ).
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2023
His echocardiogram showed normal wall motion. Figure-3: Comparison between ST elevation in lead V3 due to a repolarization variant ( TOP — from 4/27/2019 ) — vs acute OMI ( BOTTOM — from 9/20/2015 ) , which manifests T-QRS-D ( See text ). The patient did well afterward without any recurrence of symptoms.
All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders
MAY 2, 2024
Due to limitations of echocardiogram in evaluating the right ventricle, magnetic resonance imaging study of the right ventricle along with that of the left ventricle has been reported. 2015 Apr;16(4):353. Effect of exercise on right ventricle. Twenty-one male endurance athletes were compared with untrained control subjects.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2016
A transthoracic echocardiogram showed an LV EF of less than 15%, critically severe aortic stenosis , severe LVH , and a small LV cavity. 2015 Oct; 66(4):355-362. Aortic angiogram did not reveal aortic dissection. The patient was transported to the CCU for further medical optimization where a pulmonary artery catheter was placed.
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