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50 yo with V fib has ROSC, then these 2 successive ECGs: what is the infarct artery?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Although one may have all kinds of ischemic findings as a result of cardiac arrest (rather than cause of cardiac arrest), this degree of ST elevation and HATW is all but diagnostic of acute proximal LAD occlusion. This rules out subendocardial ischemia and is diagnostic of posterior OMI. V4-5 continue to show STD.

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Young Man with a Heart Rate of 257. What is it and how to manage?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Suspect an idiopathic form of VT when a younger adult without known coronary or structural heart disease develops a regular WCT ( W ide- C omplex T achycardia ) rhythm during exercise or other strenuous effort — and despite this, seems to tolerate the WCT rhythm surprisingly well.

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

This may result in ischemia (lack of oxygen to the heart muscle), causing parts of the heart to weaken and enlarge. Cardiac Arrest or Sudden Death: Cardiomegaly increases the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias, which can cause sudden cardiac arrest. Exercise regularly to keep the heart strong and healthy.

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Brugada Syndrome: Diagnosis and Risk Stratification

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

They include myocardial ischemia, acute pericarditis, pulmonary embolism, external compression due to mass over the right ventricular outflow tract region, and metabolic disorders like hyper or hypokalemia and hypercalcemia. These are the conditions which have to be considered or excluded as they can sometimes manifest Brugada pattern on ECG.

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Case Report: Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery leading to cardiac arrest induced by sexual activity: a previously unreported pathogenetic condition

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

The clinical significance of ARCA-LCS lies in its potential to cause myocardial ischemia or sudden cardiac death, particularly under physical exertion. A treadmill exercise test revealed ischemic changes. No previous history of hypertension or diabetes.