Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The EKG is diagnostic of acute inferior, posterior, and lateral OMI superimposed on “LV aneurysm” morphology. Angiography revealed a 30% nonobstructive stenosis of the mid LAD. He had multiple episodes of bradycardia and nonsustained ventricular tachycardia. Patient 2 , EKG 1: What do you think?

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Chest Pain STEMI Echocardiogram Stents 116

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 19, 2020

There is sinus bradycardia with one PVC. The patient's heart had significant recovery: Echo : Estimated LVEF 32%, apical wall motion abnormality with diastolic distortion (LV aneurysm), suggestive of old MI. distal stenosis or occluded small branches), and 3) nonischemic causes for myocyte injury (e.g., myocarditis).

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Defibrillator Circulation Plaque Cardiac Arrest 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Look for Vascular Etiology -- think of these while doing H and P: --Bleeding: ruptured AAA, GI bleed, ruptured ectopic pregnancy, other spontaneous bleed such as mesenteric aneurysms. Aortic Dissection, Valvular (especially Aortic Stenosis), Tamponade. heart auscultation (aortic stenosis); c. Frequent or repetitive PACs ii.

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Arrhythmia Outcomes Chest Pain Risk Factors 52