Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A pathological classification of no-reflow was proposed: structural no-reflow—microvessels within the necrotic myocardium exhibit loss of capillary integrity (it is usually irreversible)—and functional no reflow—patency of microvasculature is compromised due to distal embolization, spasm, ischemic injury, reperfusion injury.

Ultrasound 40

Ultrasound Plaque Blood Pressure Myocardial Infarction 40

DAIC

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

ET Murphy Ballroom 4 Comparison of an "Inclisiran First" Strategy with Usual Care in Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Results From the VICTORION-INITIATE Randomized Trial Targeting Weight Loss to Personalize the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Once-weekly Semaglutide in Patients with Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, (..)

Aortic valve 103

Aortic valve Myocardial Infarction Aortic Blood Pressure 103

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 26, 2017

My opinion was that it was not a cath lab case, but I did suggest they do a bedside ultrasound to look for an anterior wall motion abnormality. The RV was small and IVC empty, making pulmonary embolism extremely unlikely. The RV was small and IVC empty, making pulmonary embolism extremely unlikely.

Chest Pain 52

Chest Pain STEMI Ultrasound Pulmonary 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

EMS obtained the following vital signs: pulse 50, respiratory rate 16, blood pressure 96/49. Two thirds of MINOCA cases are due to atherosclerotic causes One way to prove the diagnosis in this case would have been with intravascular imaging such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) or intravascular ultrasound (IVUS).

Plaque 127

Plaque Angina Blog Stents 127

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

He was requiring supplemental oxygen and an initial bedside cardiac ultrasound was unremarkable. Despite his large clot burden, there was absence of obstructive shock.Transthoracic Echocardiogram and bilateral duplex venous ultrasound were obtained to evaluate for right heart strain and clot burden. Cardiology was consulted.

Embolism 40

Embolism Pulmonary Ultrasound ICU 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Check : [vitals, SOB, Chest Pain, Ultrasound] If the patient has Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Dyspnea or Hypoxemia, Headache, Hypotension , then these should be considered the primary chief complaint (not syncope). Any ED systolic blood pressure less than 90 or greater than 180 mm Hg (+1) 4. orthostatic vitals b.

Arrhythmia 52

Arrhythmia Outcomes Risk Factors Chest Pain 52