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A case of myocarditis and associated atrioventricular heart block: a diagnostic conundrum

The British Journal of Cardiology

Beyond conventional investigation and consideration of endomyocardial biopsy, there is a paucity of data to guide clinicians with regards to the issue of heart rhythm disorder. The case encapsulates the difficulties facing clinicians with such pathology and the need to further investigate and risk stratify such patients.

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Hyperthermia and ST Elevation

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The article is edited by Smith. Heart Rhythm, 13(7): 1515-1520. [2]: Heart Rhythm, 4(2), 198-199. [6] Heart Rhythm, 15(9): 1394-1401. [7] 7] American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Heart Rhythm Society.

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The First 60 Minutes of a Heart Attack: The Golden Hour

Wellnest

And the death risk associated with heart risk makes it crucial to recognize the early signs of a heart attack and seek prompt medical attention to save a person’s life. This article delves into heart attack symptoms, golden hour, treatment & prevention.

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A young F is hyperthermic, delirious, and dry: Fever-induced Brugada? Diphenhydramine toxicity? Tricyclic?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

-- in this case, the computer diagnosed STEMI but the patient had Fever with Brugada _ _ Fever and Brugada-- Important articles The literature below shows that fever-induced Brugada is indeed a high risk for an arrhythmic event. Heart Rhythm 2016. Heart Rhythm 2018. 78 patients had spontaneous type I ECG.