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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

EMS 12-Lead

She reports a known history of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and is on daily beta blocker therapy. Furthermore, she denies any hydration since conclusion of exercise. Type II MI), however decided to pursue coronary angiogram out of an abundance of caution. Josephson, M.

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Chest pain, shortness of breath, T wave inversion, and rising troponin in a young healthy runner.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Ct coronary angiogram showed normal coronary arteries. Smith note: I think CT coronary angiogram is reasonable with the elevated troponins and symptoms. Exercise test would also have been reasonable. His symptoms of chest pain and shortness of breath were attributed to an asthma exacerbation during exercise.

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ECG Blog #386 — OMI or Something Else?

Ken Grauer, MD

The ECG in Figure-1 was obtained from a previously healthy middle-aged man — who while performing his regular exercise routine, developed "slight" chest discomfort and "palpitations". CT coronary angiogram — No obstructive coronary disease. CT coronary angiogram showed no obstructive coronary disease.

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A teenager with chest pain, a troponin below the limit of detection, and "benign early repolarization"

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Sent by anonymous, written by Pendell Meyers A male in his teens presented with complaints of chest discomfort and dyspnea beginning while exercising but without obvious injury. He immediately stopped exercising and symptoms started to improve. Pattern consistent with Takotsubo's cardiomyopathy." No similar symptoms in the past.