Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

An Initial ECG was performed: Initial ECG: Sinus tachycardia with prolonged QT interval (QTc of 534 ms by Bazett). She was admitted to the ICU where subsequent ECGs were performed: ECG at 12 hours QTc prolongation, resolution of T wave alternans ECG at 24 hours Sinus tachycardia with normalized QTc interval. No ischemic ST changes.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 1, 2024

While the initial impression might not immediately suggest ventricular tachycardia (VT), a closer examination raises suspicion. Additionally, the qR morphology, particularly in a patient with right bundle branch block (RBBB) type wide QRS complex tachycardia (WQCT), lends further support for VT. What is the rhythm?

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 21, 2024

This progressed to electrical storm , with incessant PolyMorphic Ventricular Tachycardia ( PMVT ) and recurrent episodes of Ventricular Fibrillation ( VFib ). There is no definite evidence of acute ischemia. (ie, Some residual ischemia in the infarct border might still be present.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

There is a run of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia — which given the QT prolongation, qualifies as Torsades de Points ( TdP ). This patient was having recurrent episodes of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia with an underlying long QT interval ( = Torsades des Pointes ). ECG #2 Interpretation of ECG #2: Underlying sinus rhythm.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 27, 2023

His prehospital ECG showed "inferior" ST depression and high voltage, with tachycardia. I suspected no OMI, that this could be due to LVH plus tachycardia. Conclusion: Type II MI probable due to hypoxia and tachycardia from resp arrest and amphetamine use. On arrival to the ED, the patient was diaphoretic, tachycardic.

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EMS 12-Lead

APRIL 28, 2022

Initial vital signs include: NIBP 99/58 HR 150-160 (trend) RR 10 (spontaneous, but shallow) SpO2 86 (RA) BBS CTA The initial rhythm strip is attached: Figure 1 There is a wide complex tachycardia of varying morphology, amplitude, and R-R cycle length. Chapter 10: Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia (pg. 2] Viskin, S., 3] Murphy, M.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Otherwise vitals after intubation were only notable for tachycardia. An initial EKG was obtained: Computer read: sinus tachycardia, early acute anterior infarct. 2017 AHA/ACC/HRS guideline for management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death. Heart Rhythm, 15(9): 1394-1401. [7]

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