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. In this specific case, Left Bundle Branch (LBB) area pacing was pursued to achieve cardiac resynchronization.

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Tachycardia Cardiomyopathy Blog Bradycardia 116

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Initial evaluation showed elevated cardiac enzymes (CE) and normal eosinophil count. Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) showed an ejection fraction (EF) of 40% and a moderate-large pericardial effusion with signs of tamponade. 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

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

It is apparently fortunate that she had a cardiac arrest; otherwise, her ECG would have been ignored. Here is the cath report: Echocardiogram: There is severe hypokinesis of entire LV apex and apical segment of all the walls. She was defibrillated and resuscitated. I need to innoculate you against the subsequent opinions below.

Plaque 52

Plaque Chest Pain Thrombosis Stenosis 52

MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Echocardiogram An echocardiogram uses sound waves to produce a detailed image of the heart, allowing doctors to see the size of the heart chambers and how well the heart is pumping blood. Blood Clots: An enlarged heart is more prone to developing blood clots, which can lead to stroke or pulmonary embolism.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Blood Clot Heart Valves Heart Rhythm 52