Dysrhythmia Ischemia Stroke 
ECG Cases
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Jesse MacLaren guides us through 10 cases of patients who present with generalized weakness or acute neurologic symptoms and discusses how to look for ECG signs of dysrhythmias, electrolyte emergencies, acute coronary occlusion, and demand ischemia in patients with generalized weakness and in patients with neurologic symptoms, to consider predisposing (..)
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 26, 2020
We have also shown several cases in which atrial flutter hides true, active ischemia. The case was reviewed by the receiving team who had concerns for acute stroke or other cause of acute altered mental status. The patient was admitted for stroke management. Christmas Eve Special Gift!! Is this inferor STEMI?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 24, 2023
And so was an appropriate anti-coagulant, since atrial flutter, like fibrillation, can result in thromboembolism and stroke. And superimposed subendocardial ischemia pattern, of course. Flecainide : This is a potentially dangerous Na channel blocker which can cause ventricular dysrhythmias including ventricular fibrillation.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 2, 2019
Diffuse ST depression with ST elevation in aVR: Is this pattern specific for global ischemia due to left main coronary artery disease? Ischemia b. Opinions vary widely on the K level at which a patient must be admitted on a monitor because of the risk of ventricular dysrhythmias. ST depression: is it ischemia?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 8, 2015
Evidence of acute ischemia (may be subtle) vii. Dysrhythmia, pacer), 4) valvular heart disease, 5) FHx sudden death, 6) volume depletion, 7) persistent abnormal vitals, 8) primary CNS event __ 3) Mendu ML et al. to 1.45) for fatal or nonfatal stroke. 2nd or 3rd degree AV blocks or sinus pause of at least 2 seconds iv.
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