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Case Report: Complete atrioventricular block in an elderly patient with acute pulmonary embolism

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Introduction Multiple abnormal electrocardiographic findings have been documented in patients experiencing acute pulmonary embolism. To date, only a limited number of cases involving a complete atrioventricular block have been reported in acute pulmonary embolism. Echocardiography confirmed signs of right ventricular dysfunction.

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Persistent high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Echocardiogram An echocardiogram uses sound waves to produce a detailed image of the heart, allowing doctors to see the size of the heart chambers and how well the heart is pumping blood.

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See OMI vs. STEMI philosophy in action

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Smith , d and Muzaffer Değertekin a DIFOCCULT: DIagnostic accuracy oF electrocardiogram for acute coronary OCClUsion resuLTing in myocardial infarction. Blood pressure: 130/80 mmHg, heart rate: 45/min, respiratory rate: 18/min, SaO2: %98, body temperature: normal. Bi-phasic scan showed no dissection or pulmonary embolism.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Abnormal Electrocardiogram (ECG): Defined (San Fran syncope rule) as any new changes when compared to the last ECG or presence of non-sinus rhythm. Any ED systolic blood pressure less than 90 or greater than 180 mm Hg (+1) 4. Aortic Dissection, Valvular (especially Aortic Stenosis), Tamponade. h/o heart disease (+1) 3.