Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2016

Bedside ultrasound showed no effusion and moderately decreased LV function, with B-lines of pulmonary edema. Could the dysrhythmias have been prevented? Severe hypokalemia in the setting of STEMI or dysrhythmias is life-threatening and needs very rapid treatment. He was managed medically with Clopidogrel. Learning Points: 1.

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STEMI Myocardial Infarction Cardiac Arrest Arrhythmia 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 6, 2020

A bedside POC cardiac ultrasound was done: Findings: Decreased left ventricular systolic function. Patient course The patient was started on beta blockers and schedule for an electrophysiologic study. A cutoff of 1200 pg/ml for patients with a normal eGFR is very specific for heart failure. Try adenosine.

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Heart Failure Tachycardia Atrial Flutter Cardiomyopathy 52

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). Electrophysiologic studies were performed in selected patients only as clinically appropriate. orthostatic vitals b.

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Arrhythmia Outcomes Chest Pain Risk Factors 52