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What does the angiogram show? The Echo? The CT coronary angiogram? How do you explain this?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The problem is difficult to study because angiographic visualization of arteries is not perfect, and not all angiograms employ intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to assess for unseen plaque or for plaque whose rupture and ulceration cannot be seen on angiogram. Lindahl et al. Thus, intracoronary imaging modalities are crucial in this setting.

Coronary Angiogram

Coronary Angiogram Plaque Thrombosis STEMI

Upon arrival to the emergency department, a senior emergency physician looked at the ECG and said "Nothing too exciting."

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

This case was provided by Spencer Schwartz, an outstanding paramedic at Hennepin EMS who is on Hennepin EMS's specialized "P3" team, a team that receives extra training in advanced procedures such as RSI, thoracostomy, vasopressors, and prehospital ultrasound. Takotsubo is a sudden event, not one with crescendo angina. Lindahl et al.

Plaque

Plaque Chest Pain Thrombosis Stenosis

What does the angiogram show? The Echo? The CT coronary angiogram? How do you explain this?

Upon arrival to the emergency department, a senior emergency physician looked at the ECG and said "Nothing too exciting."

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