Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The patient was diagnosed with stress cardiomyopathy. Widespread T wave inversions and prolongation of the QT interval is not uncommon in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. The QTc then gradually shortened over the course of several days as is usual for stress cardiomyopathy. Potassium was 4,8 mmol/l. ( ref 3,5-4,6 mmol/l ).

Cardiac Arrest 70

Cardiac Arrest Cardiomyopathy Arrhythmia Atrial Fibrillation 70

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

They had a history of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (EF 30%), as well as PCI with one stent. In most middle-aged patients with a history of cardiomyopathy, a WCT will usually be VT. Fragmentation suggests scarring (ie, from prior MI and/or cardiomyopathy ). Furthermore, while specific criteria (e.g.

Tachycardia 52

Tachycardia Atrial Flutter Cardiomyopathy Atrial Fibrillation 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 5, 2023

Instead — my thoughts were as follows: The rhythm is sinus , with marked bradycardia and a component of sinus arrhythmia. WPW Cardiac arrhythmias ( especially AFib ). Smith's — in that despite the alarming ST-T wave changes, I did not think ECG #1 was the result of an acute event. Abnormal ST-T wave abnormalities.

Chest Pain 52

Chest Pain STEMI Congenital Heart Disease Heart Disease 52