Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Other Arrhythmias ( PACs, PVCs, AFib, Bradycardia and AV conduction disorders — potentially lethal VT/VFib ). RBBB in blunt chest trauma seems to be indicative of several RV injury. Atrial fibrillation is also a predictor of worse outcomes in this case (Alborzi). Sinus Tachycardia ( common in any trauma patient. ).

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Tachycardia Dysrhythmia Atrial Fibrillation Bradycardia 114

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

. = My Comment by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 3/15 /2023 ): = I found today’s case highly instructive in highlighting a number of important aspects regarding the presentation and initial treatment of a patient who presents to the ED with new AFib. I focus my comment on a few additional aspects regarding new AFib.

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Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Arrhythmia Exercise 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Additionally, her beta-blocker dose had been decreased because of bradycardia, further predisposing her to atrial flutter. For example: Statistical likelihood that the regular WCT in ECG #1 might be AFlutter ( instead of VT ) is greatly increased in a patient with AFib who is taking Flecainide.

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Tachycardia Atrial Flutter AFIB Atrial Fibrillation 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Other Arrhythmias ( PACs, PVCs, AFib, Bradycardia and AV conduction disorders — potentially lethal VT/VFib ). 72; Issue 9; 2018 ) — A ) Brugada-1 ECG pattern, showing coved ST-segment elevation ≥2 mm in ≥1 right precordial lead, followed by a negative T-wave. — Sinus Tachycardia ( common in any trauma patient. ).

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Arrhythmia Blog Chest Pain Cardiac Arrest 52