Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 22, 2022

Written by Jesse McLaren, with comments from Smith and Grauer A 60 year old presented with three weeks of intermittent non-exertional chest pain without associated symptoms. A prospective validation of the HEART score for chest pain patients at the emergency department. Backus BE, Six AJ, Kelder JC, et al.

Chest Pain 52

Chest Pain Ischemia Myocardial Infarction Angina 52

DAIC

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

24 will focus on the following three current guideline updates: American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines 2023 Atrial Fibrillation Guideline - Pharmacology II: Strokes vs. Bleeds, What Do the Guidelines Tell Us About Practical Management in A-fib? The Guidelines Sessions at ACC.24

Aortic valve 103

Aortic valve Myocardial Infarction Aortic Blood Pressure 103

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

MAY 10, 2024

Results revealed that women are twice as likely to exhibit myocardial ischemia in response to mental stress compared to traditional stressors like exercise or pharmacologic stress. Combining behavioral and pharmacological treatment is most effective. Moreover, women under 50 years old are four times more likely to experience MSIMI.

Coronary Artery Disease 59

Coronary Artery Disease Obesity Chest Pain Ischemia 59