MIBHS

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Often referred to as the silent killer, hypertension can quietly damage your heart and other vital organs over time. Hypertension is diagnosed when blood pressure consistently reads 130/80 mm Hg or higher.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Hypertension Chest Pain ACE Inhibitor 52

ECG Guru

MARCH 6, 2024

Capoten (captopril) is an ACE inhibitor. Ntg is presumably sublingual nitroglycerine used for angina. So, we can assume the patient was probably being treated for angina, heart failure, and hypertension. Lasix (furosemide) is a potassium – wasting diuretic.

Tachycardia 98

Tachycardia ACE Inhibitor Angina Heart Failure 98

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Case Description:A 59-year-old male with history of hypertension, diabetes, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis presented with new, progressive shortness of breath. However some patients can develop heart failure, angina, and arrhythmia due to significant intracardiac shunt or coronary steal phenomenon. It is often clinically silent.

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft 40

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft ACE Inhibitor Coronary Angiogram Aneurysm 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

This patient, who is a mid 60s female with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia and GERD, called 911 because of chest pain. The fire department, who operate at an EMT level in this municipality, arrived before us and administered 324 mg of baby aspirin to the patient due to concern for ACS. Learning Points: 1. Lindahl et al.

Plaque 52

Plaque Chest Pain Thrombosis Stenosis 52