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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. There is LBBB-like morphology with persistent patterns of subendocardial ischemia. References Naidu, S.

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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

This usually represents posterior OMI, but in tachycardia and especially after cardiac arrest, this could simply be demand ischemia, residual subendocardial ischemia due to the low flow state of the cardiac arrest. This rules out subendocardial ischemia and is diagnostic of posterior OMI. V4-5 continue to show STD.

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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. Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy is a condition that affects the heart muscle, causing it to become enlarged, thick, or rigid. Exercise regularly to keep the heart strong and healthy.

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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". Subsequent testing supported the presumption of apical cardiomyopathy as the cause of this patient's sustained VT.

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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

DAIC

ET Main Tent (Hall B1) This session offers more insights from key clinical trials presented at ACC.24 24 and find out what it all means for your patients. 12:15 p.m.

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What do heart tests tell us?

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

So cardiomyopathies, valve problems, myocarditis and previous heart attacks all cause a problem with the pumping function of the heart. If you have narrowing in blood vessels which only stop blood from getting through at times of stress or exercise then an ECG or an ECHO at rest may be completely normal despite there being a problem.

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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.