Aortic Circulation Pericarditis 
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.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 18, 2014
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? Circulation 1993;88(3):896-904. 3) Oliva et al. (4) Lessons : 1. Hammill SC.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
ECG of pneumopericardium and probable myocardial contusion shows typical pericarditis Male in 30's, 2 days after Motor Vehicle Collsion, complains of Chest Pain and Dyspnea Head On Motor Vehicle Collision. Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging. Massive Transfusion for Motorcycle Collision with Hemorrhage, Troponin Elevated. Cramer, M.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JUNE 28, 2019
Pericarditis? There was concern for aortic dissection, so a CT was done and was negative. A straight ST segment virtually never happens in inferior ST elevation that is NOT due to OMI (normal variant, pericarditis) 4. 60-something with h/o MI and stents presented with chest pain radiating to the back and nausea/vomiting.
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.
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