Angina Ischemia Myocardial Infarction 
Cardiology Update
MARCH 5, 2024
In the ISCHEMIA (International Study of Comparative Health Effectiveness with Medical and Invasive Approaches) trial, researchers examined the risk of ischemic events in patients with stable coronary artery disease. years, with 57.1% occurring within 30 days after CABG. Original article: Redfors B et al.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JANUARY 22, 2024
Myocardial ischemia may induce myocardial fibrosis, a condition that progressively leads to ventricular remodeling, heightening the risk of heart failure. The timely detection of myocardial fibrosis is crucial for intervention and improved outcomes. The results demonstrated tracer-specific uptake (SUVmax = 4.6)
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
This confirms that the pain was ischemia and is now resovled. Thus, it has recently become generally accepted that most plaque ruptures resulting in myocardial infarction occur in plaques that narrow the lumen diameter by 40% of the arterial cross section may be involved by plaque. The i nitial hs troponin I returned 75%.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Background:Stress testing is a well-established non-invasive method commonly used in clinical practice for patients with angina. 12.8%; p<0.01; (figure 1A), ischemia was found in 36.5% (95% CI; range 28.7-44.3%; Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4146032-A4146032, November 12, 2024. Follow-up ranged from 1 to 5.2
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 17, 2024
Although radiation into the left arm is most classic for coronary ischemia, radiation into both arms is actually modestly more predictive ). The primary care physician's note indicates low suspicion for cardiac ischemia, but "for completion, check troponin and ECG." Vasospastic angina is commonly the worst in the morning and at night.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MAY 20, 2024
This EKG is diagnostic of transmural ischemia of the inferior wall. Smith: note also the terminal QRS distortion in lead III (absence of S-wave without a prominent J-wave). . __ Smith comment 1 : the appropriate management at this point is to lower the blood pressure (lower afterload, which increases myocardial oxygen demand).
MIBHS
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Without oxygen, the cells would quickly die, leading to a heart attack (myocardial infarction). For example, if a coronary artery becomes blocked due to plaque buildup (a condition known as coronary artery disease), the heart muscle may not receive enough oxygen, leading to chest pain (angina) or, in more severe cases, a heart attack.
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