Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Left ventricular afterload reduction is essential to decrease the trans-se ptal pressure gradient and thus decrease shunt volume, making a larger proportion of the blood flow from the left ventricle through the aortic valve. Surgical repair of the VSR was eventually done.

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Cardiogenic Shock Chest Pain Pericarditis Myocardial Infarction 109

DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 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

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Cardiovascular Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks Coronary Artery Disease 111

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Denying patients the potential benefit of revascularization just because their symptoms have lasted a certain amount of time shows poor understanding of the pathophysiology of myocardial ischemia. There were no other causes of dyspnea apparent and thus we can assume that myocardial ischemia started 6 days prior.

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Chest Pain Pericarditis Myocardial Infarction Dementia 88