Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Flecainide : This is a potentially dangerous Na channel blocker which can cause ventricular dysrhythmias including ventricular fibrillation. While these do not alter emergency management of this patient's arrhythmia — They should be noted. She is already anti-coagulated, so that is not an issue. Lead V6 in ECG #1 looks misplaced.

Atrial Flutter 127

Atrial Flutter Blog Aortic Aortic valve 127

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

myocardial infarction), arrhythmias, valvular pathology, shunts, or outflow obstructions. Smith comment: In a large randomized trial of dopamine vs. norepinephrine (11) for shock which was published after the above-mentioned recommendations, dopamine had more adverse events (especially severe dysrhythmias, and especially atrial fibrillation).

Ischemia 40

Ischemia Cardiogenic Shock Aortic Stenosis 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Finally, much of this correlates well with The new Canadian Syncope Arrhythmia Risk Score , just published in 2016, results of which are given below in the Annotated Bibliography. The most recent and probably best study is this: Canadian Syncope Arrhythmia Risk Score. Vasovagal syncope is generally benign. Thiruganasambandamoorthy, V.,

Arrhythmia 52

Arrhythmia Outcomes Chest Pain Risk Factors 52