Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This is a value typical for a large subacute MI, n ormal value 48 hours after myocardial infarction is associated with Post-Infarction Regional Pericarditis ( PIRP ). As already mentioned, this patient could have post-infarction regional pericarditis from a large completed MI. Sinus tachycardia has many potential causes. Hammill SC.

Cardiogenic Shock 109

Cardiogenic Shock Chest Pain Pericarditis Myocardial Infarction 109

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2022

The differential is: Posterolateral OMI or subendocardial ischemia The distinction between posterior OMI and subendocardial ischemia can be important and sometimes difficult. Intraoperative TEE noted "Type A aortic dissection arising 1.0 cm distal to the non-coronary cusp of the aortic valve."

Chest Pain 40

Chest Pain Ischemia Aortic Aortic valve 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The exception is with postinfarction pericarditis , in which a completed transmural infarct results in inflammation of the subepicardial myocardium and STE in the distribution of the infarct, and which results in increased STE and large upright T-waves. These findings together are more commonly seen with pericarditis.

Chest Pain 88

Chest Pain Pericarditis Myocardial Infarction Dementia 88