Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 2, 2025

CT of the chest showed no pulmonary embolism but bibasilar infiltrates. Discontinue all negative chronotropic agents, since the risk of torsade is much higher with bradycardia or pauses. She was intubated. Bedside cardiac ultrasound showed moderately decreased LV function. The plan: 1. Place temporary pacemaker 3.

Tachycardia 115

Tachycardia Cardiomyopathy Blog Bradycardia 115

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 19, 2020

She was unable to be defibrillated but was cannulated and placed on ECMO in our Emergency Department (ECLS - extracorporeal life support). After good ECMO flow was established, she was successfully defibrillated. There is sinus bradycardia with one PVC. pulmonary embolism, sepsis, etc.), The K was normal. myocarditis).

Defibrillator 52

Defibrillator Circulation Plaque Cardiac Arrest 52

EMS 12-Lead

MARCH 30, 2024

The receiving staff suspects pulmonary embolism due to S1Q3T3 on the ECG and administers TPA. Learning points: TCP is primarily recommended for bradycardia that does not respond to atropine, or other agents. The patient did have massive pulmonary emboli, but he also had profound intraventricular and subarachnoid hemorrhages.

Cardiac Arrest 124

Cardiac Arrest Pacemaker Pulmonary Bradycardia 124

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 8, 2025

Within ten minutes, she developed bradycardia, hypotension, and ST changes on monitor. Bradycardia and heart block are very common in RCA OMI. Third, a slow motion segment showing delayed, brisk filling of the PDA due to dislodgment of a thrombus from contrast injection and distal embolization.

Cardiomyopathy 74

Cardiomyopathy Myocardial Infarction Defibrillator Bradycardia 74