Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

This patient, who is a mid 60s female with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia and GERD, called 911 because of chest pain. A mid 60s woman with history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and GERD called 911 for chest pain. It is also NOT the clinical scenario of takotsubo (a week of intermittent chest pain).

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

IntroductionPatients with cognitive impairment often have a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or multiple cardiovascular risk factors (CRFs) such as hypertension, obesity, and hypercholesterolemia. The literature reports that CVD with CRFs may increase the risk of developing vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

A 70-something female with no previous cardiac history presented with acute chest pain. She awoke from sleep last night around 4:45 AM (3 hours prior to arrival) with pain that originated in her mid back. She stated the pain was achy/crampy. Over the course of the next hour, this pain turned into a pressure in her chest.

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DAIC

MARCH 28, 2025

v As cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to rise globally, vi the need for advanced diagnostic technologies like cardiac CT angiography (CCTA) becomes increasingly critical. CCTA offers a non-invasive, cost-effective, and highly sensitive method for diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD), making it a valuable tool for clinicians.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JANUARY 15, 2024

Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5i)—an erectile dysfunction drug sold under the names Viagra, Levitra, Cialis, and others—are a common medical treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) in men with cardiovascular disease (CVD).

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DAIC

MAY 14, 2024

Within the complex umbrella of cardiovascular disease, CAD is a type of heart disease that develops when the coronary arteries narrow and the heart cannot deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to the heart.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Submitted by Benjamin Garbus, MD with edits by Bracey, Meyers, and Smith A man in his early 30s presented to the ED with chest pain described as an “explosion" of left chest pressure. Pain largely resolved prior to EMS arrival but completely subsided after prehospital NTG and aspirin. Triage EKG: What do you think?

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DAIC

MAY 1, 2024

These conditions affect millions of individuals across the country each year, with more than 877,500 Americans experiencing symptoms related to heart disease, stroke, or other cardiovascular diseases annually. About 276,000 patients have undergone a TAVR procedure in the United States.

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DAIC

JANUARY 25, 2024

More than 8 million Americans visit hospital emergency departments experiencing chest pain every year. Specifically, LODOCO reduces cardiac event risk in adult patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) by an additional 31% as compared to placebo. mg tablets.”

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DAIC

APRIL 1, 2024

“We are witnessing a paradigm shift in how valvular heart diseases are diagnosed and treated,” said Partho Sengupta , Henry Rutgers Professor of Cardiology and chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

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DAIC

MARCH 20, 2024

Cardiac CT scans, recommended by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) as the primary testing strategy for patients with acute chest pain, are necessary for evaluating cases and determining treatment plans. Despite its importance, a substantial number of U.S.

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DAIC

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In the United States, one person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease.

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Heart BMJ

JANUARY 10, 2024

An adult patient presented with palpitations, chest pain and reduced exertional capacity for 3 years. There was no family history of cardiovascular disease or sudden cardiac death. Previously, the patient was an amateur weightlifter who used anabolic steroids but had ceased supplements 3 years before admission.

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GEMMS

JUNE 25, 2024

Understanding Cardiovascular Disease in Women Understanding cardiovascular disease in women involves recognizing unique risk factors such as hormonal changes and pregnancy-related complications, necessitating proactive care and awareness to manage and prevent heart disease effectively.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

MAY 10, 2024

The American Heart Association’s scientific statement, “Psychological Health, Well-Being, and the Mind-Heart-Body Connection,” emphasizes the need to evaluate and address psychological health in patients with or at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).

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BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

JANUARY 18, 2021

The BoardVitals Cardiology Question Bank has more than 1,400 review questions to help you prepare for the Cardiovascular Disease Board Exam and Cardiology MOC. ACS QID 3103 A 64 year old Caucasian male with a history of extensive tobacco use, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity presents with acute onset chest pain.

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AMS Cardiology

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Below, we aim to debunk common myths about cardiovascular disease, providing accurate information and emphasizing the importance of treatment for heart disease with timely interventions. However, seeking immediate medical help is crucial if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath or dizziness.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

His medical history is unremarkable except a similar pain occurred 4-5 times in the previous 3 months with less intensity, short duration, unrelated to exertion. There was no premature cardiovascular diseases or sudden death in his family. He has 40 packs-year of smoking history. He denies taking any medication.

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Heart BMJ

MARCH 22, 2024

Main outcome measures All-cause, HF and non-cardiovascular disease (non-CVD) hospitalisation and mortality. Generic symptoms also showed significant associations: depression (1.50; 1.18, 1.82), anxiety (1.35; 1.06, 1.64) and pain (1.19; 1.10, 1.28). Controls could be included more than once and later become a case.

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MIBHS

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common concern among men, especially those dealing with cardiovascular disease. The connection between heart health, vascular risk factors, and sexual function is well-documented, with poor cardiovascular health often leading to or exacerbating erectile issues.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Share The standard stress test involves a protocol of a patient exercising at progressively higher workloads until a predetermined endpoint, either a target heart rate, suspicious ECG changes or the occurrence of chest pain, etc. 4 Changes in Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Survival in Patients With or Without Cardiovascular Disease.

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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

And sex-specific cardiovascular education of trainees and the entire care team is imperative," says Laxmi Mehta, MD, FACC, director of preventive cardiology and women's cardiovascular health at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. We need to learn the tools and how to deal with that anxiety well." "In

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Check : [vitals, SOB, Chest Pain, Ultrasound] If the patient has Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Dyspnea or Hypoxemia, Headache, Hypotension , then these should be considered the primary chief complaint (not syncope). Aortic Dissection, Valvular (especially Aortic Stenosis), Tamponade. g/dL —Hypotension (obviously!)

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