Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 2, 2025

Bedside cardiac ultrasound showed moderately decreased LV function. CT of the chest showed no pulmonary embolism but bibasilar infiltrates. See this post: How a pause can cause cardiac arrest 2. Finally, do a coronary angiogram Possible alternative to pacing is to give a beta-1 agonist to increase heart rate.

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Tachycardia Cardiomyopathy Blog Bradycardia 116

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This case highlights such a scenario.Case:A 75-year-old female with a history of cardiac arrest 30 years ago presented with shortness of breath and left leg swelling. She experienced massive hemoptysis, leading to respiratory and cardiac arrest, but was resuscitated. Bronchoscopy revealed clots in the left lower lobe.

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Defibrillator Cardiac Arrest Sudden Cardiac Death Coronary Angiogram 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A repeat coronary angiogram was unremarkable. He had a cardiac arrest during the procedure and was placed back on ECMO. Another explanation is cardiac tamponade, which has also been reported to mimic MI and myocarditis. Intra-operative TEE showed an EF of 20% with no improvement after drainage.

Myocardial Infarction 40

Myocardial Infarction Coronary Angiogram Echocardiogram Chest Pain 40