Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

I also believe that we physicians and medics are eager to treat dysrhythmias, and we want to see them even when they are not there. Dilated pupils and hypertension are a strong clue to sympathetic overload, but don't forget anticholinergic syndromes, including tricyclics! Only beta-2 blockade (e.g.,

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Tachycardia Chest Pain Pharmacology Myocardial Infarction 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

The initial blood pressure was 80/palp with a heart rate of 104, respirations 20, oxygen saturations of 94% and a finger stick blood glucose of 268. In addition, the patient received 750 mL of fluid resuscitation with transient improvement of blood pressure.

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Ischemia Cardiogenic Shock Aortic Stenosis 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Blood pressure was normal (109/83). The Differential Diagnosis is: SVT with aberrancy(#) [AVNRT vs. If the rhythm converts and then reverts to tachycardia with either adenosine or electricity, Neither one of those modalities should be attempted until some longer acting pharmacological solution is given. but only when asked.

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Tachycardia Heart Disease Dysrhythmia Ablation 52