Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Atrial fibrillation is also a predictor of worse outcomes in this case (Alborzi). See these publications for more information Overall, management for cardiac contusion is mostly supportive unless surgical complications develop, involving appropriate treatment of dysrhythmias and hemodynamic instability.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

There was a good outcome. I also believe that we physicians and medics are eager to treat dysrhythmias, and we want to see them even when they are not there. This would treat both SVT or sinus tachycardia. However, the heart rate gradually fell to 120 with fluids and was proven to be sinus tachycardia. Monitor Lead I. Tadjziechy, M.

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Tachycardia Chest Pain Pharmacology Myocardial Infarction 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2016

Bedside ultrasound showed no effusion and moderately decreased LV function, with B-lines of pulmonary edema. The patient stabilized and had a good outcome. Could the dysrhythmias have been prevented? Severe hypokalemia in the setting of STEMI or dysrhythmias is life-threatening and needs very rapid treatment.

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STEMI Myocardial Infarction Cardiac Arrest Arrhythmia 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Cardiac Syncope ("True Syncope") Independent Predictors of Adverse Outcomes condensed from multiple studies 1. These premonitory symptoms were negative predictors of adverse outcomes in EGSYS. Aortic Dissection, Valvular (especially Aortic Stenosis), Tamponade. Abnormal ECG – looks for cardiac syncope. Syncope with Exertion (EGSYS) 7.

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