AFIB Chest Pain Defibrillator 
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 15, 2023
She did notice something slightly wrong subjectively, but had no palpitations, chest pain, or SOB, or any other symptom. I focus my comment on a few additional aspects regarding new AFib. The Importance of History: We are told that today’s patient is an otherwise healthy woman — who presented to the ED for new AFib.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 15, 2024
They had difficulty describing their symptoms, but complained of severe weakness, nausea, vomiting, headache, and chest pain. They described the chest pain as severe, crushing, and non-radiating. Altogether, this strongly suggests inferolateral OMI, particularly in a patient with acute chest pain.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Written by Pendell Meyers and Peter Brooks MD A man in his 30s with no known past medical history was reported to suddenly experience chest pain and shortness of breath at home in front of his family. It was reportedly a PEA arrest; there was no recorded V Fib and no defibrillation. CPR was initiated immediately. This is a quiz.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JUNE 14, 2024
Written by Willy Frick A 57 year old man with was admitted to the hospital with chest pain. But artifact is "alive and well" — and learning to recognize it will amaze many of your colleagues ( and may serve to avoid an unnecessary defibrillation or two ). The rhythm terminated before it could be captured on 12-lead.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
This patient had many complaints including chest pain. Comment by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 2/11 /2023 ): = Today’s case is from a patient with “many complaints”, including chest pain — and, an ECG that raised concern about acute anterior OMI. Treatment is by ICD ( implantable cardioverter defibrillator ).
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