Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

His temperature was brought back to normal over time in the ICU. Sci 5[4] 268-270, 2015 ) both highlight a likely association between acute development of ischemic J waves — and high risk of developing malignant ventricular arrhythmias ( My Comment in the September 23, 2020 post ). He was extubated and had normal neurologic function.

Cardiac Arrest 135

Cardiac Arrest Blog Atrial Fibrillation Bradycardia 135

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 26, 2023

He was admitted to the ICU and was unstable, in shock, overnight. I focus my comments purely on a few sophisticated concepts in arrhythmia recognition — fully aware that specific rhythm disorders with calcium channel toxicity need not be treated per se, beyond providing cardiovascular support. mEq/L and total calcium of 14.7

Cardiogenic Shock 87

Cardiogenic Shock Arrhythmia Blog Education 87

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

The pacing rate was increased without clinical improvement and the patient was transferred to the ICU for closer monitoring/treatment. The patient also has a history of AFib and HFmrEF ( = H eart F ailure with M inimally- R educed E jection F raction ). A bed side echocardiography revealed a severely depressed LVEF of about 20-25%.

Tachycardia 102

Tachycardia Electrophysiology Atrial Flutter Ischemia 102