Academic Bradycardia Ischemia 
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 21, 2024
There is no definite evidence of acute ischemia. (ie, Distinction of PMVT vs VFib is an academic one in this case ). Simply stated — t he patient was having recurrent PMVT without Q Tc prolongation, and without evidence of ongoing transmural ischemia. ( Some residual ischemia in the infarct border might still be present.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2023
During the night, while on telemetry, the patient became bradycardic, with periods of isorhythmic AV dissociation (nodal escape rhythm alternating with sinus bradycardia), and there were sporadic PVCs. Most such rhythms in the setting of ischemia are VF and will not convert without defibrillation. Acute ischemia?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 29, 2020
PEARL #2 — Distinction between PMVT vs Torsades is more than academic. Instead, antiarrhythmic drugs such as amiodarone or ß-blockers may be needed — and/or treatment targeted to correcting ischemia. Acute ischemia? Both treatment and the response to therapy tends to be different with these 2 entities.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JUNE 23, 2023
The patient later settled into sinus bradycardia. The amiodarone was discontinued and the patient did well. == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 6/23 /2023 ): == From an academic standpoint — I love WCT ( W ide- C omplex T achycardia ) rhythms.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 8, 2015
Evidence of acute ischemia (may be subtle) vii. PVCs N ot generally considered abnormal ECG findings: Isolated PAC, First Degree AV Block, Sinus bradycardia at a rate of 35-45, and Nonspecific ST-T abnormalities (even if different from a previous ECG). Academic Emergency Medicine., Left BBB vi. Pathologic Q-waves viii.
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