Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

While on telemetry monitoring he suffered cardiac arrest and was resuscitated. What ECG finding may have contributed to (or precipitated) the cardiac arrest? A coronary angiogram was done that did not show significant coronary artery disease. There are no clear signs of OMI. There is a prolonged QTc.

Cardiac Arrest 67

Cardiac Arrest Cardiomyopathy Arrhythmia Atrial Fibrillation 67

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 2, 2025

See this post: How a pause can cause cardiac arrest 2. Finally, do a coronary angiogram Possible alternative to pacing is to give a beta-1 agonist to increase heart rate. (J For more on Torsades de Pointes vs PMVT See My Comment in the October 18, 2023 post and the September 2, 2024 post in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog ).

Tachycardia 115

Tachycardia Cardiomyopathy Blog Bradycardia 115

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4135360-A4135360, November 12, 2024. Initial evaluation showed elevated cardiac enzymes (CE) and normal eosinophil count. A repeat coronary angiogram was unremarkable. He had a cardiac arrest during the procedure and was placed back on ECMO.

Myocardial Infarction 40

Myocardial Infarction Coronary Angiogram Echocardiogram Chest Pain 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4139677-A4139677, November 12, 2024. Background:Epicardial patch defibrillators (EPDs) were commonly implanted in the 1990s for secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death. She experienced massive hemoptysis, leading to respiratory and cardiac arrest, but was resuscitated.

Defibrillator 40

Defibrillator Cardiac Arrest Sudden Cardiac Death Coronary Angiogram 40