Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 9, 2024

Written by Pendell Meyers A man in his 50s was found by his family in cardiac arrest of unknown duration. 15 minutes after EMS arrival, after at least 6 defibrillations, the patient achieved sustained ROSC. His family started CPR and called EMS, who arrived to find him in ventricular fibrillation.

Defibrillator 104

Defibrillator STEMI Cardiac Arrest Cardiogenic Shock 104

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 21, 2024

The patient in today’s case presented in cardiogenic shock from proximal LAD occlusion, in conjunction with a subtotally stenosed LMCA. He required multiple defibrillations within a period of a few hours. This time, the arrhythmia did not spontaneously terminate — but rather degenerated to VFib, requiring defibrillation.

Arrhythmia 116

Arrhythmia Cardiogenic Shock Bradycardia Defibrillator 116

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 14, 2010

She was defibrillated successfully from ventricular fibrillation and developed a perfusing rhythm. She arrived comatose and in cardiogenic shock and the following ECG was recorded. A 56 yo f with h/o HTN and hypercholesterolemia called EMS from home after onset of L chest pain radiating to the left arm. She was intubated.

Cardiac Arrest 52

Cardiac Arrest Cardiogenic Shock Chest Pain Defibrillator 52