Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Bedside ultrasound with no apparent wall motion abnormalities, no pericardial effusion, no right heart strain. First hs troponin I returned 108 minutes after ED arrival and was normal : (12 ng/L) _ No "upstream" P2Y12 were given in the ED ("upstream" means "before the angiogram "defines" the coronary anatomy).

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Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Meanwhile, over the years, ultrasound moved up from the pelvis, abdomen, right into coronary arteries and heart. Intravascular ultrasound-based interventions are being done in coronary artery, in a few cases to avoid contrast in patients with CKD. (We has limited use in deep vision of coronary wall anatomy and histology.

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Cardiovascular Ultrasound

JANUARY 15, 2024

Swine are frequently used as animal model for cardiovascular research, especially in terms of representativity of human anatomy and physiology. Reference values for the most common species used in research are.

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CardiacWire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Focusing on mitral and tricuspid valve diseases , Capstans treatment combines transcatheter implantation of a folded valve replacement with its X-ray and ultrasound-guided robot to align the low-profile implant with the beating heart valve.

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ADN Center of Excellence

DECEMBER 18, 2023

These encompass perceived technical complexities, initial learning curve for practitioners transitioning from femoral to radial access, and considerations regarding access vessel size and patient anatomy variability. Overcoming Technical Hurdles: Mastery of radial access involves employing specific techniques and tools.

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ADN Center of Excellence

DECEMBER 18, 2023

These encompass perceived technical complexities, initial learning curve for practitioners transitioning from femoral to radial access, and considerations regarding access vessel size and patient anatomy variability. Overcoming Technical Hurdles: Mastery of radial access involves employing specific techniques and tools.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

An intravascular ultrasound was also performed, which was negative for vessel dissection. This case report highlights the modifications in standard techniques, emphasizing the need for specialized skills and strategies to achieve successful outcomes in such cases.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The procedure was initiated via ultrasound‐guided right common femoral access. For patients with complex and unfavorable vascular anatomy for mechanical endo‐vascularization, direct percutaneous carotid puncture can be advantageous, effectively reducing the aforementioned difficulties. ASPECT score 5‐6.

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DAIC

MARCH 21, 2024

Using machine learning algorithms, InView’s Categorical Hanging Image Protocol(CHIP) automatically organizes images by anatomy and pathology categories to intelligently display or “hang” current and prior studies in a way that significantly improves the efficiency of single or multi-modality image review.

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CineECG

AUGUST 10, 2023

This makes it for instance almost impossible to link the ECG data to the results of Echocardiography (Ultrasound) or CT / MRI imaging. And by relating the ECG data to the heart anatomy we do add a new list of features to the algorithms which are effective in increasing the much needed accuracy in ECG interpretation.

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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. Widespread ST-depression with reciprocal aVR ST-elevation can be cause by: Heart rate related: tachyarrhythmia (e.g.,

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 4, 2024

During echocardiography, a transducer transmits the ultrasound beam towards the heart. A good knowledge of the anatomy of the heart is needed for interpretation of images from each view. It is used in the emergency department, at bedside, in the intensive care unit as well as in the operating room.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 23, 2023

PMID: 34775811; PMCID: PMC9075358 A bedside ultrasound was performed, shown here: Parasternal short axis view demonstrating inferior LV wall motion akinesis Apical 2 chamber view again demonstrating inferior LV wall akinesis The cath lab was not activated based on the ECG and bedside echo. J Am Heart Assoc. 2021 Dec 7;10(23):e022866.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

Beware a negative Bedside ultrasound. Chest Pain in a Male in his 20's; Inferior ST elevation: Inferior lead "early repol" diagnosed. 24 yo woman with chest pain: Is this STEMI? Pericarditis?

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Results CARTOSOUND reconstruction was completed using the novel multiplane imaging software platform, allowing for creation of anatomy with minimal movement of the ICE catheter. Discussion Intracardiac ultrasound has become an essential tool in the electrophysiology lab, especially for visualization of intracardiac structures in real time.

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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. As always I use the same color conventions for vessels as the rest of my angiography guide.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Case continued A bedside cardiac ultrasound revealed grossly preserved left ventricular function, no appreciable wall motion abnormality, pericardial effusion, or obvious valvular abnormality. The terminal part of the T-wave is inverted in lead III, and reciprocally terminally upright in lead aVL.

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