Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Written by Pendell Meyers A man in his late 40s with several ACS risk factors presented with a chief complaint of chest pain. Several hours prior to presentation, while driving his truck, he started experiencing new central chest pain, without radiation, aggravating/alleviating factors, or other associated symptoms.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Given her reported chest pain, shortness of breath, and syncope, an ECG was quickly obtained: What do you think? The second most common cause of medical cardiac tamponade is acute idiopathic pericarditis. 2017 Nov;35(4):525-537. She was noted to be tachycardic and her heart sounds were distant on physical exam.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Written by Jesse McLaren Two patients presented with acute chest pain, and below are the precordial leads V1-6 for each. The initial computer and final cardiology interpretation was a differential: “ST elevation, consider early repolarization, pericarditis, or injury.” J Electrocardiol 2017 2.

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