Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

He stated it was similar to prior heart attacks. About an hour later, he was then found on the floor in cardiac arrest in the ED. Sooner identification likely leads to better outcomes, and in this case may have allowed prevention of cardiac arrest and better long-term outcome. But we should not be surprised.

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DAIC

APRIL 8, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 04/08/2024 - 18:07 April 8, 2024 — Implantation of the Impella CP micro-axial flow pump in the hours after a heart attack significantly increased the rate of survival at six months among people suffering cardiogenic shock, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology ’s Annual Scientific Session.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

He reportedly told his family "I think I'm having a heart attack", then they immediately drove him to the ED, and he was able to ambulate into the triage area before he collapsed and became unresponsive. He had multiple cardiac arrests with ROSC regained each time. This patient arrested shortly after hospital arrival.

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