AFIB Ischemia Pulmonary 
Heart 2023 Conference
APRIL 20, 2022
(Harvard University Heart Letter) A clinical polygenic risk score test for diseases ranging from atrial fibrillation (AFib) to breast cancer was piloted by scientists. JACC: Asia) Lexaria Bioscience has announced that a CBD product beats a placebo in simulating acute pulmonary hypertension.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 22, 2020
This middle-aged patient presented with SOB, weakness, and mild pulmonary edema. There was no evidence of ischemia. C linical P oints R egarding E CG # 1 : We are told that the patient is a middle-aged woman and that she previously had been in AFib with LBBB. She previously had Atrial fibrillation with LBBB. Hyperkalemia.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2022
In terms of ischemia, there is both a signal of subendocardial ischemia (STD max in V5-V6 with reciprocal STE in aVR) AND a signal of transmural infarction of the inferior wall with Q wave and STE in lead III with reciprocal STD in I and aVL. The rhythm is atrial fibrillation. The QRS complex is within normal limits.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The ECG shows sinus tachycardia with RBBB and LAFB, without clear additional superimposed signs of ischemia. Q waves in association with RBBB are usually not seen in anterior leads unless there is pulmonary hypertension or anterior infarction. Chest trauma was suspected on initial exam.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Smith : This is classic for pulmonary embolism (PE). Acute pulmonary embolism was confirmed on CT angiogram: The patient did well. See our other acute right heart strain / pulmonary embolism cases: A man in his 50s with shortness of breath Another deadly triage ECG missed, and the waiting patient leaves before being seen.
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