Cardiac Arrest Chest Pain Plaque 
MIBHS
MARCH 31, 2025
When discussing heart health, heart attacks and cardiac arrest are two terms that are often mistaken for one another. Understanding the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest can help in recognizing symptoms, seeking prompt medical care, and even saving lives. What is Cardiac Arrest?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JUNE 23, 2024
However, he did not remember much from the day of the arrest. He did not remember whether he had experienced any chest pain. Within a few days, the patient was extubated and was neurologically intact. At his family's request, he was transferred to a hospital closer to his home to continue care. He was admitted to cardiology.
Ken Grauer, MD
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
Shortly after arrival in the ED ( E mergency D epartment ) — she suffered a cardiac arrest. BUT — Cardiac catheterization done a little later did not reveal any significant stenosis. Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case — obtained after successful resuscitation from cardiac arrest. ( No CP ( C hest P ain ).
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
This 80 year old with a history of CABG had a cardiac arrest. He did not state he had chest pain, but, then again, he couldn't remember anything. The ECG and ultrasound could not have been differentiated from acute plaque rupture with occlusion of the RCA. There is concordant ST elevation in all inferior leads.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Written by Pendell Meyers and Peter Brooks MD A man in his 30s with no known past medical history was reported to suddenly experience chest pain and shortness of breath at home in front of his family. He had multiple cardiac arrests with ROSC regained each time. Submitted by a Med Student, with Great Commentary on Bias!
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 29, 2020
A 60-something woman presented after a witnessed cardiac arrest. This is commonly found after epinephrine for cardiac arrest, but could have been pre-existing and a possible contributing factor to cardiac arrest. A recent similar case: A 40-something with chest pain. Is this inferior MI?
MIBHS
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) CAD, which involves the narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries due to plaque buildup, can reduce blood flow to the heart. Cardiac Arrest or Sudden Death: Cardiomegaly increases the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias, which can cause sudden cardiac arrest.
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