Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Pericardial tamponade is also associated with pulsus paradoxus which is an abnormally large drop in systolic blood pressure greater than 10 mmHg during inspiration. 2017 Nov;35(4):525-537. This may be in the strength of the pulse ( or the blood pressure recorded ) — or it may be in one or more waveforms in the ECG recording.

Tachycardia 40

Tachycardia Pericarditis Ultrasound Blood Pressure 40

Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Blood Pressure High blood pressure is the risk factor responsible for the greatest number of deaths worldwide 2. For every 20mmHg increase in systolic (Top Number) blood pressure, the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke doubles 3. Blood pressure is easy to check. What’s yours?

Coronary Artery Disease 103

Coronary Artery Disease Blood Pressure Cholesterol Heart Disease 103

Dr. Paddy Barrett

JUNE 21, 2024

He had high blood pressure and high cholesterol most of his life, and he wasn’t great at taking his tablets.” The same is true of uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure. High blood pressure is also highly heritable and a major risk factor for early heart disease. 2017 Feb 14;69(6):692-711.

Heart Disease 87

Heart Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks Coronary Artery Disease 87