Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 30, 2023

We recorded an ECG in which V1-V3 were put in the position of V4R-V6R, and V4-6 were placed in V7-9 to (academically) confirm posterior OMI. I say academically because the STD in V2 is diagnostic -- posterior leads are NOT necessary. A 12-lead electrocardiogram, lead V4R , and leads V7-9 were recorded on admission. What to do?

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 12, 2017

Laurence Katz and Jonathan Jones Safety of Computer Interpretation of Normal Triage Electrocardiograms (pages 120–124). Academic Emergency Medicine 24(1):120-124. The Comparison of Physician to Computer Interpreted Electrocardiograms on ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction Door-to-balloon Times. References : 1.

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Wellnest

JUNE 1, 2023

And, addressing myocardial infarction, recent studies have shown that 1-4% of Athletes untimely die due to myocarditis caused by COVID-19. Covid-19 and Risk of Myocarditis in Athletes: Recent Studies There is growing evidence that the SARS-CoV-2 version of the Covid-19 virus can directly infiltrate myocardial cells.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Abnormal Electrocardiogram (ECG): Defined (San Fran syncope rule) as any new changes when compared to the last ECG or presence of non-sinus rhythm. Academic Emergency Medicine., Results : Electrocardiograms (99%), telemetry (95%), cardiac enzymes (95%), and head computed tomography (CT) (63%) were the most frequently obtained tests.

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