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Why the sudden shock after a few days of malaise?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

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. The VSR is what is causing the cardiogenic shock!

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Subacute AnteroSeptal STEMI, With Persistent ST elevation and Upright T-waves

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

When there is MI extending all the way to the epicardium (transmural), that infarcted epicardium is often inflamed (postinfarction regional pericarditis, or PIRP). What complication is the patient with post-infarction regional pericarditis at risk for? The initial troponin I was 23.7 This was the 12-lead ECG. 3) Oliva et al. (4)

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