Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

In this pediatric study, it was 71% successful and better than amiodarone. NOTE #3: In the context of a long QTc or ischemia — the finding of ST segment and/or T wave alternans may predict the occurrence of malignant ventricular arrhythmias. Procainamide is another reasonable solution to the problem.

Tachycardia 52

Tachycardia Heart Disease Dysrhythmia Ablation 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 22, 2023

There were no dysrhythmias on cardiac monitor during observation. This discussion comes from this previous post: Hyperthermia and ST Elevation Discussion Brugada Type 1 ECG changes are associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and the occurrence of ventricular dysrhythmias. He was found to be influenza positive. Is there fever again?

Chest Pain 91

Chest Pain Heart Rhythm Sudden Cardiac Death Dysrhythmia 91

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

The limb lead abnormalities appear to be part of the Brugada pattern, as described in this article: Inferior and Lateral Electrocardiographic RepolarizationAbnormalities in Brugada Syndrome Discussion Brugada Type 1 ECG changes are associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and the occurrence of ventricular dysrhythmias. There was a 0.9%

Heart Rhythm 52

Heart Rhythm Sudden Cardiac Death Arrhythmia STEMI 52