Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 2, 2025

CT of the chest showed no pulmonary embolism but bibasilar infiltrates. Finally, do a coronary angiogram Possible alternative to pacing is to give a beta-1 agonist to increase heart rate. She was intubated. Bedside cardiac ultrasound showed moderately decreased LV function. Dobutamine is an acceptable alternative.

Tachycardia 116

Tachycardia Cardiomyopathy Blog Bradycardia 116

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) showed an ejection fraction (EF) of 40% and a moderate-large pericardial effusion with signs of tamponade. Intra-operative transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) post-decannulation showed a normal EF without segmental abnormalities. A repeat coronary angiogram was unremarkable.

Myocardial Infarction 40

Myocardial Infarction Coronary Angiogram Echocardiogram Chest Pain 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

He visited an outpatient clinic for it and an echocardiogram and exercise stress test was normal. Bi-phasic scan showed no dissection or pulmonary embolism. Coronary arteries cannot be assessed because the scan was not gated, but proximal segments of the coronary arteries seem to be open with some contrast.

STEMI 52

STEMI Chest Pain Myocardial Infarction Electrocardiogram 52