Noisy, low amplitude ECG in a patient with chest pain
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 15, 2024
Tachycardia is unusual for OMI, unless the patient is in cardiogenic shock (or getting close). While awaiting transfer to the cath lab, STAT echocardiogram was performed and showed LVEF 30-35%, as well as anterior, inferior, and apical hypokinesis, and apical thrombus. This confirms the suspicion of prior anterior OMI.
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