Angina Angioplasty Stenosis 
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Patients with dextrocardia present a diagnostic challenge, particularly in the context of acute coronary syndrome.Case Presentation:A 49-year-old male with a medical history of dextrocardia, hypothyroidism, dyslipidemia and hypertension was referred to a cardiologist by his primary physician due to a 3-week history of unstable angina.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 22, 2024
Patient is pain free and clearly has Wellens' syndrome: 1) pain free episode following an episode of angina, typical Pattern A (biphasic, terminal T-wave inversion with an initial upsloping ST Segment) findings, preserved R-waves. Angiography : --Culprit for the patient's unstable angina/Wellen syndrome is a ruptured plaque in the mid LAD. --As
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MAY 10, 2023
LAD plaque with 0-25 percent stenosis. Given that the patient has had an abnormal elevated troponin, would suggest a Cardiology evaluation. --The LAD has moderate 40% ostial-proximal LAD stenosis and severe 90% mid LAD stenosis involving first diagonal branch. --The Now, with elevated troponins, Wellens' syndrome is likely.
Dr. Anish Koka
MAY 16, 2023
Typical angina was defined as a symptom complex that includes substernal chest pressure or pain that was made worse with exertion/emotional stress, and relieved by rest or nitroglycerin. Atypical angina is classified as having any two of the three symptoms, and non-anginal pain any one of the three symptoms. years of age versus 59.0±8.4
DAIC
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 9, 2013
When there is extremely brief ischemia, as in this case , or this case , it may entirely reverse, especially in unstable angina (negative troponins). Angiographic and clinical characteristics of patients with unstable angina showing an ECG pattern indicating critical narrowing of the proximal LAD coronary artery. Lessons: 1.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
AUGUST 9, 2019
Primary angioplasty in acute myocardial infarction with right bundle branch block: should new onset right bundle branch block be added to future guidelines as an indication for reperfusion therapy? Beware crescendo angina in patient with known CAD ST Elevation in aVR Case 7. Widimsky P et al. This was a 100% acute LM occlusion.
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