Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Case presentation:A 64-year-old man presented with one day of chest pain. Initial evaluation showed elevated cardiac enzymes (CE) and normal eosinophil count. A repeat coronary angiogram was unremarkable. He had a cardiac arrest during the procedure and was placed back on ECMO.

Myocardial Infarction 40

Myocardial Infarction Coronary Angiogram Echocardiogram Chest Pain 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 5, 2024

The patient presented due to chest pain that was typical in nature, retrosternal and radiating to the left arm and neck. He denied any exertional chest pain. It is unclear if the patient was pain free at this time. He has a medical hx notable for hypertension, hyperlipidemia and previous tobacco use disorder.

Chest Pain 106

Chest Pain Blog Cardiac Arrest Cardiomyopathy 106

EMS 12-Lead

JULY 24, 2023

But the symptoms returned with similar pattern – provoked by exertion, and alleviated with rest; except that on each occasion the chest pain was a little more intense, and the needed recovery period was longer in duration. It’s judicious, then, to arrange for coronary angiogram. Coronary Angiogram 1.

Angina 52

Angina Ischemia Coronary Angiogram Stenosis 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The best course is to wait until the anatomy is defined by angio, then if proceeding to PCI, add Cangrelor (an IV P2Y12 inhibitor) I sent the ECG and clinical information of a 90-year old with chest pain to Dr. McLaren. All electrocardiograms (ECGs) and coronary angiograms were blindly analyzed by experienced cardiologists.

Ischemia 52

Ischemia STEMI Stenosis Chest Pain 52