Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 2, 2025

Finally, do a coronary angiogram Possible alternative to pacing is to give a beta-1 agonist to increase heart rate. EKG with paced complexes shown below shows much narrower QRS complex and echocardiogram showed improved LV systolic function primarily due to improvement in LV dyssynchrony.

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Tachycardia Cardiomyopathy Blog Bradycardia 116

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

JUNE 14, 2017

Question banks are a favorite exam preparation resource for Cardiologists that want to practice in the format of the exam.

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Congenital Heart Disease Coronary Angiogram Coronary Artery Disease Cardiovascular Disease 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

See this case: what do you think the echocardiogram shows in this case? We investigated the incidence of an acutely occluded coronary in patients presenting with STE-aVR with multi-lead ST depression. All electrocardiograms (ECGs) and coronary angiograms were blindly analyzed by experienced cardiologists.

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Ischemia STEMI Stenosis Chest Pain 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

The diagnostic coronary angiogram identified only minimal coronary artery disease, but there was a severely calcified, ‘immobile’ aortic valve. Aortic angiogram did not reveal aortic dissection. myocardial infarction), arrhythmias, valvular pathology, shunts, or outflow obstructions.

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Ischemia Cardiogenic Shock Aortic Stenosis 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JUNE 3, 2024

During the intravenous lacosamide infusion, the patient developed sudden cardiac arrest caused by ventricular arrhythmias necessitating resuscitation. Workup including routine laboratory results, 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiogram, and coronary angiogram was non-specific.

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Sudden Cardiac Death Coronary Angiogram Cardiac Arrest Laboratory 52

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

MAY 1, 2017

Echocardiogram is indicated (Correct) C. Start aspirin and Plavix Correct answer: (B) (B) Echocardiogram is indicated. Which of the following is the best statement to describe further clinical management? No further workup is indicated B. Start furosemide for diuresis D. Start with a Free Trial.

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Cardiomyopathy Sudden Cardiac Death Bicuspid/Mitral Electrocardiogram 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The possibility of an ischemic cause of the ventricular arrhythmia has to be considered! A workup was undertaken in search of a cause of the patient's ventricular arrhythmia. CT coronary angiogram showed a hypoplastic RCA and dominant LCx. Once the arrhythmia was under control cardiac MRi was performed.

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Tachycardia Arrhythmia Atrial Flutter Ablation 71