Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The best course is to wait until the anatomy is defined by angio, then if proceeding to PCI, add Cangrelor (an IV P2Y12 inhibitor) I sent the ECG and clinical information of a 90-year old with chest pain to Dr. McLaren. See this case: what do you think the echocardiogram shows in this case?

Ischemia 52

Ischemia STEMI Stenosis Chest Pain 52

MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) CAD, which involves the narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries due to plaque buildup, can reduce blood flow to the heart. Echocardiogram An echocardiogram uses sound waves to produce a detailed image of the heart, allowing doctors to see the size of the heart chambers and how well the heart is pumping blood.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Blood Clot Heart Valves Heart Rhythm 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 17, 2025

First in slow motion with a freeze frame with annotated vessel anatomy, then at normal speed. Nevertheless, the operator performed intravascular ultrasound and saw erupted calcium nodule consistent with plaque erosion. Echocardiogram showed inferior hypokinesis.

STEMI 81

STEMI Chest Pain Myocardial Infarction Document 81

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

There were no plaques or stenoses. Right Ventricular Outflow Tract (RVOT) Tachycardia Fascicular Tachycardia Bundle branch re-entry tachycardia Discussion : The diagnosis and management of the i diopathic VTs a re predicated on an understanding of the mechanism, relevant cardiac anatomy, and associated ECG signatures.

Tachycardia 72

Tachycardia Arrhythmia Ablation Atrial Flutter 72