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 109

Coronary Angiogram Plaque Thrombosis STEMI 109

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 52

Plaque Chest Pain Thrombosis Stenosis 52

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

DECEMBER 19, 2022

This is termed a pericardial effusion and I feel that all patients admitted to hospital with pericarditis should have an ultrasound of the heart to look for this possible complication. If there is fluid but it is not causing extrinsic compression then just by controlling the inflammation with medications, the fluid will resolve.

Pericarditis 40

Pericarditis Heart Attack Heart attacks Chest Pain 40