Ken Grauer, MD

JUNE 6, 2023

It showed reduced LV function — significant concentric LVH — a dilated left atrium — severe aortic stenosis ( seemingly in need of prompt valve replacement ) — and at least moderate pulmonary hypertension , with resultant moderate pulmonary regurgitation. The plan was to proceed as soon as possible with aortic valve replacement.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Introduction:Developing multi-modal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in animal models of cardiac arrest is challenging because of the exponential increase in the number of possible combinations of n modalities. Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ASa310-ASa310, November 12, 2024.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2022

A dissection flap is noted in the intrabdominal aorta, and the aortic outflow tract is also noted to appear wider than normal. The CT angio showed a type A aortic dissection extending from the aortic root proximally to the carotid and left subclavian artery and distally to the common femoral arteries.

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Chest Pain Ischemia Aortic Aortic valve 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

An elderly patient with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: Formal ECG Interpretation (final read in the chart!) : "Inferior ST elevation, lead III, with reciprocal ST depression in aVL." Here are three more dramatic cases that illustrate RBBB + LAFB Case 1 of cardiac arrest with unrecognized STEMI, died. What do you think?

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STEMI Chest Pain Cardiac Arrest Stents 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

2 cases of Aortic Stenosis: Diffuse Subendocardial Ischemia on the ECG. Thirty-six patients (36%) presented with cardiac arrest, and 78% (28/36) underwent emergent angiography. Widespread ST-depression with reciprocal aVR ST-elevation can be cause by: Heart rate related: tachyarrhythmia (e.g., Left main? 3-vessel disease?

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EMS 12-Lead

JULY 24, 2023

Category 2 : An increase in myocardial oxygen demand due to tachycardia, elevated ventricular afterload (BP or aortic stenosis), or increased wall stretch (admittedly this latter is more complicated) or a decrease in oxygen supply due to hypotension, anemia, hypoxia, or a combination of all of the above. Aortic Stenosis f.

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Angina Ischemia Coronary Angiogram Stenosis 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2017

On arrival his BP was 70s/40s, so an intra-aortic ballon pump was placed. A repeat ECG was done: Obvious anterolateral wall STEMI. Proximal LAD occlusion with dramatic ST Elevation) The patient was intubated and taken to the cath lab. They found a 100% acute thrombotic proximal LAD lesion.

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Chest Pain STEMI Defibrillator Blog 52

DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

1,2 ASCVD causes or contributes to conditions that include coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease (inclusive of aortic aneurysm).3 alone, more than 800,000 of these people are at risk of MI and for approximately 200,000 of them, this may well be their second life-threatening cardiac event.

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Cardiovascular Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks Coronary Artery Disease 111

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

About two hours after admission, he suffered a cardiac arrest (whether it was VF/VT or PEA is not available) and expired. Chest pain and Concordant ST Depression in a patient with aortic valve and previously normal angiogram Right Bundle Branch Block and ST Depression in V1-V3. Is that normal?

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Chest Pain STEMI Blog Tachycardia 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

These include ( among others ) — acute febrile illness — variations in autonomic tone — hypothermia — ischemia-infarction — malignant arrhythmias — cardiac arrest — and especially Hyperkalemia. Patients with such conditions that may transiently mimic the ECG findings of a Brugada-1 pattern are said to have Brugada Phenocopy.

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Arrhythmia Blog Chest Pain Cardiac Arrest 52

DAIC

APRIL 6, 2024

Chugh, the Pauline and Harold Price Chair in Cardiac Electrophysiology Research at Cedars-Sinai, investigates the causes of and potential treatments for abnormal heart rhythms, including sudden cardiac arrest. Experts Available The following experts also are available for interviews throughout ACC.24: 24: Christine M.

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Research Cardiac Arrest Electrophysiology Chest Pain 105