Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The computer interpretation was “ST elevation, consider early repolarization, pericarditis or injury.” The final cardiology interpretation confirmed the computer interpretation of “ST elevation, consider early repolarization, pericarditis or injury”. A healthy 45-year-old female presented with chest pain, with normal vitals.

Chest Pain 66

Chest Pain Pericarditis SCAD STEMI 66

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

It was reportedly a PEA arrest; there was no recorded V Fib and no defibrillation. Dyspnea, Chest pain, Tachypneic, Ill appearing: Bedside Cardiac Echo gives the Diagnosis 31 Year Old Male with RUQ Pain and a History of Pericarditis. CPR was initiated immediately. He had multiple cardiac arrests with ROSC regained each time.

Cardiac Arrest 52

Cardiac Arrest Chest Pain Embolism Pulmonary 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

After epinephrine, atropine, and defibrillation x 2, there was a return of pulses. There is ST depression in II, III, and aVF that is concerning for reciprocal depression from high lateral STEMI in aVL, where there is some ST elevation. Myocardial rupture is usually preceded by postinfarction regional pericarditis (PIRP).

Cardiac Arrest 40

Cardiac Arrest Tachycardia STEMI Chest Pain 40