Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 5, 2024

The ECG does not show any definite signs of ischemia. Uncontrolled coronary spasm may be associated with serious arrhythmias , including cardiac arrest ( Looi et al — Postgrad Med, 2012 ; Tan et al — Eur Heart J Case Rep, 2018 ; Chevalier et al — JACC, 1998 ; Rodriguez-Manero — EP Europace, 2018 ).

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Chest Pain Cardiac Arrest Blog Cardiomyopathy 109

EMS 12-Lead

JULY 24, 2023

It should be known that each category can easily manifest the generic subendocardial ischemia pattern. In general, subendocardial ischemia is a consequence of global supply-demand mismatch that usually ameliorates upon addressing, and mitigating, the underlying cause. What’s interesting is that the ECG can only detect ischemia.

Angina 52

Angina Ischemia Coronary Angiogram Stenosis 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

His response: “subendocardial ischemia. Smith : It should be noted that, in subendocardial ischemia, in contrast to OMI, absence of wall motion abnormality is common. With the history of Afib, CTA abdomen was ordered to r/o mesenteric ischemia vs ischemic colitis vs small bowel obstruction. Anything more on history?

Ischemia 52

Ischemia STEMI Stenosis Coronary Artery Disease 52