Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 21, 2024

Cardiac function is poor, with akinesis of the LAD territory. There was no evidence bradycardia leading up to the runs of PMVT ( as tends to occur with Torsades ). Principal adverse cardiac effects of Quinidine include QRS widening and QTc prolongation. This was recorded a number of days later ).

Arrhythmia 132

Arrhythmia Cardiogenic Shock Bradycardia Defibrillator 132

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Among patients who present purely for “syncope” — o ur greatest concern is focused on those with a cardiac-related etiology for their syncope — since longterm prognosis is poorest for these patients unless a “fixable” etiology is discovered.

Chest Pain 115

Chest Pain Aneurysm Stents Stent 115

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The computer interpreted the ECG (GE Marquette 12 SL) as: "Sinus Bradycardia. Here it is: Computer interpretation: "Sinus bradycardia. I don't know what her subsequent cardiac function was, but that is not the point of this post. She had a ECG recorded. Normal ECG." It was not seen by a physician.

Chest Pain 52

Chest Pain Bradycardia Technology Electrocardiogram 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 13, 2024

If it does not sense a native rhythm (perhaps from lead fracture or displacement), it will attempt to pace at 60 beats per minute, which can cause unnecessary pacing spikes interrupting normal cardiac function. This is supported by the PT note which described a palpably irregular pulse with pauses and marked bradycardia.

Pacemaker 111

Pacemaker Bicuspid/Mitral Blood Pressure Bradycardia 111