BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

JUNE 14, 2017

Question banks are a favorite exam preparation resource for Cardiologists that want to practice in the format of the exam.

Congenital Heart Disease 52

Congenital Heart Disease Coronary Angiogram Coronary Artery Disease Cardiovascular Disease 52

DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

Before the procedure, patients should have an electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) to check the heart’s rhythm and function. Some patients need computed tomography or transoesophageal echocardiography to exclude the presence of a blood clot in the heart.

Atrial Fibrillation 105

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Heart Rhythm Blood Clot 105

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Electrocardiogram (EKG) was unremarkable. 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.

Myocardial Infarction 40

Myocardial Infarction Coronary Angiogram Echocardiogram Chest Pain 40

Wellnest

DECEMBER 21, 2022

However, an echocardiogram is a different test, also conducted for heart activity. An electrocardiogram is a machine used to record the heart's electrical activity. Electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and some other tests are done for patients with cardiac arrest. ECG and EKG refer to the same thing.

Cardiac Arrest 52

Cardiac Arrest Heart Attack Heart attacks Atrial Fibrillation 52

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

MAY 1, 2017

Echocardiogram is indicated (Correct) C. Start aspirin and Plavix Correct answer: (B) (B) Echocardiogram is indicated. Explanation: Shown electrocardiogram suggests left ventricular hypertrophy. Shown electrocardiogram suggests left ventricular hypertrophy. No further workup is indicated B. Start with a Free Trial.

Cardiomyopathy 52

Cardiomyopathy Sudden Cardiac Death Bicuspid/Mitral Electrocardiogram 52

Wellnest

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Yes, COVID-19 symptoms can resemble a heart attack, including chest pain, shortness of breath, and changes in echocardiogram or EKG. Electrocardiograms (EKG or ECG): This diagnostic method effectively detects irregular heartbeats or arrhythmias by analyzing the electrical signals in the heart.

COVID-19 52

COVID-19 Heart attacks Heart Attack Exercise 52

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Electrocardiogram (ECG) and telemetry revealed junctional bradycardia with heart rate in 30s and sinus pauses (5-7 seconds). Echocardiogram was unchanged from baseline. Patient did not report any symptoms and was hemodynamically stable. He was euvolemic on physical exam. Initial laboratory analysis was unremarkable.

Bradycardia 40

Bradycardia Coronary Artery Disease Kidney Disease Outpatient 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Laboratory tests showed markedly elevated troponin I levels (>50 ng/ml) and atrial fibrillation, along with inferior wall ST elevation on the electrocardiogram. A 2D echocardiogram revealed an ejection fraction of 43%, hypokinesia of the anterior and intraventricular septum from base to apex, and severe mitral stenosis.

Pulmonary 40

Pulmonary Open-Heart Surgery Atrial Fibrillation Myocardial Infarction 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Electrocardiogram (ECG) showed a prominent S wave in the left-sided leads and a prominent R wave in the right-sided chest leads, suggesting dextrocardia. His vital signs were normal, and the physical examination was unremarkable.

Coronary Artery Disease 40

Coronary Artery Disease Angioplasty Anatomy Angina 40

AMS Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

These tests may include: Electrocardiogram (ECG) : Records the electrical activity of your heart. Echocardiogram : Uses sound waves to create images of your heart. A heart check-up is a comprehensive evaluation of your cardiovascular health. It typically includes a physical examination, medical history review and diagnostic tests.

Heart Disease 52

Heart Disease Blood Pressure Cholesterol Risk Factors 52

Cardiomatics

JUNE 6, 2024

This is radically simplifying the patient pathway for Electrocardiogram (ECG) tests. For instance, the average waiting time for an echocardiogram at Turin’s Molinette Hospital was 31 days in 2016 and an even longer 53 days for a Holter ECG.

COVID-19 98

COVID-19 Hospital Outpatient Innovation 98

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 11, 2024

The attending provider wrote “Agree with electrocardiogram interpretation”. An echocardiogram showed severely reduced global systolic function with an EF of 20-25% and an LV apical thrombus. An echocardiogram showed an EF of 20-25%. The computer diagnostic algorithm diagnosed “Sinus rhythm. Normal EKG”. Normal ECG.

Outcomes 93

Outcomes Stenosis Outpatient Echocardiogram 93

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

Formal echocardiogram: Systolic function is at the lower limits of normal. Emergency department Code STEMI patients with initial electrocardiogram labeled ‘normal’ by computer interpretation: a 7-year retrospective review. This is a significant loss of myocardium and ejection fraction. Some function might possibly recover over weeks.

Chest Pain 112

Chest Pain STEMI Blog Exercise 112

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2013

An echocardiogram on day 3 showed no wall motion abnormality (but of course, these can resolved with reperfusion, and the more time it has to resolve from "stunning", the more likely it is to be resolved). Updates on the Electrocardiogram in Acute Coronary Syndromes. It was stented. The troponin I peaked at 8.1. References : 1.

Cardiac Arrest 52

Cardiac Arrest Ischemia Defibrillator Electrocardiogram 52

MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Echocardiogram An echocardiogram uses sound waves to produce a detailed image of the heart, allowing doctors to see the size of the heart chambers and how well the heart is pumping blood. Chest X-Ray A chest X-ray is often the first imaging test conducted, as it can reveal whether the heart is enlarged and by how much.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Blood Clot Heart Valves Heart Rhythm 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Smith , d and Muzaffer Değertekin a DIFOCCULT: DIagnostic accuracy oF electrocardiogram for acute coronary OCClUsion resuLTing in myocardial infarction. He visited an outpatient clinic for it and an echocardiogram and exercise stress test was normal. His first electrocardiogram ( ECG) is given below: --Sinus bradycardia.

STEMI 52

STEMI Chest Pain Myocardial Infarction Electrocardiogram 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 1, 2024

An initial electrocardiogram (ECG) is provided below. A rapid echocardiogram was performed, revealing an ejection fraction of 20% with thinning of the anterior-apical walls. His current medication regimen includes apixaban, carvedilol, perindopril, spironolactone, torasemide, dapagliflozin, amiodarone, and ivabradine.

Tachycardia 97

Tachycardia Blog Ischemia Heart Failure 97

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 1, 2013

Seventh , an immediate echocardiogram can make the distinction. Sixth , placement of posterior leads (take leads V4-V6 and place them at the level of the tip of the scapula, with V4 placed at the posterior axillary line ("V7"), V6 at paraspinal area ("V9"), and V5 ("V8") between them. At lease 0.5 Kligfield P, Gettes LS, Bailey JJ, et al.

STEMI 52

STEMI Ischemia Chest Pain Myocardial Infarction 52

GEMMS

MAY 22, 2024

Traditional tools like stethoscopes, blood pressure gauges, and electrocardiograms (ECG) are fundamental for standard diagnostic practices. This transformation extends to the use of machine learning (ML) algorithms developed by startups, which analyze medical imaging data such as ECGs, echocardiograms, and cardiac MRI scans.

Heart Disease 52

Heart Disease Blood Pressure Technology Innovation 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Here is the post PCI ECG: Minimal change Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 --Initial and 3 hours troponin I's were (ng/mL): 0.042, 0.054, 0.056, 0.040, 0.039, 0.037 --20 hour echocardiogram showed no wall motion abnormality. Eur Heart J 2000;21:1464–1472. Patel DJ, et al. Heart 1996;75:222–228.

Chest Pain 52

Chest Pain Thrombosis Myocardial Infarction STEMI 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

See this case: what do you think the echocardiogram shows in this case? New insights into the use of the 12-lead electrocardiogram for diagnosing acute myocardial infarction in the emergency department. All electrocardiograms (ECGs) and coronary angiograms were blindly analyzed by experienced cardiologists.

Ischemia 52

Ischemia STEMI Stenosis Chest Pain 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Formal Echocardiogram: The estimated left ventricular ejection fraction is 58 %. Emergent cardiac outcomes in patients with normal electrocardiograms in the emergency department. Because it reperfused on its own and because we intervened before it could re-occlude. Left ventricular hypertrophy concentric. Am J Emerg Med. 2021.11.023.

Chest Pain 52

Chest Pain STEMI Article Myocardial Infarction 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 22, 2023

Formal echocardiogram showed normal EF, no wall motion abnormalities, no pericardial effusion. Induced Brugada-type electrocardiogram, a sign for imminent malignant arrhythmias. The patient proceeded to cath where all coronaries were described as normal with no evidence of any CAD, spasm, or any other abnormality.

Chest Pain 67

Chest Pain Heart Rhythm Sudden Cardiac Death Dysrhythmia 67

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

You will note that it is essentially an unremarkable electrocardiogram except for some PACS. Unfortunately there is no echocardiogram accessible because the patient checked himself out of the hospital in order to get back to his home state before it could be completed. In the available view, the RCA appears fully occluded.

Chest Pain 52

Chest Pain Pulmonary ACE Inhibitor Pacemaker 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

A formal echocardiogram was completed the next day and again showed a normal ejection fraction without any focal wall motion abnormalities to suggest CAD. Induced Brugada-type electrocardiogram, a sign for imminent malignant arrhythmias. The Troponin I was cycled over time and was 0.353 followed by 0.296. Circulation, 117, 1890–1893.

Heart Rhythm 52

Heart Rhythm Sudden Cardiac Death Arrhythmia STEMI 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Next day, a stress echo was done: The exercise stress echocardiogram is normal. The stress electrocardiogram is non-diagnostic. Normal estimated left ventricular ejection fraction improved with stress. No wall motion abnormality at rest. No wall motion abnormality with stress. The patient did not report angina with stress.

Chest Pain 40

Chest Pain Ischemia Angina Electrocardiogram 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Transthoracic echocardiogram, bilateral carotid Doppler ultrasound, and electrocardiogram were normal. No previous history of hypertension or diabetes. There was no abnormality in physical examination. Cranial magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance angiography showed no abnormalities.

Cardiac Arrest 45

Cardiac Arrest Sudden Cardiac Death Electrocardiogram Echocardiogram 45

Dr. Anish Koka

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

His cardiac testing completed to date consist of an electrocardiogram and an echocardiogram performed Feb 16th, 2023 that were both normal. The pain resolved a few weeks later. He has had COVID twice, first in September of 2020, and his second time in January of 2023.

COVID-19 52

COVID-19 Pericarditis Chest Pain Public Health 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Abnormal Electrocardiogram (ECG): Defined (San Fran syncope rule) as any new changes when compared to the last ECG or presence of non-sinus rhythm. Results : Electrocardiograms (99%), telemetry (95%), cardiac enzymes (95%), and head computed tomography (CT) (63%) were the most frequently obtained tests.

Arrhythmia 52

Arrhythmia Outcomes Risk Factors Chest Pain 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Retrospective analysis of NSCLC patients with 1 echocardiogram post-osimertinib between 2007 and 2022 was performed. Osimertinib is first-line treatment for epidermal growth factor (EGFR)-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and has been associated with cardiotoxicity.

Cancer 52

Cancer Electrocardiogram Risk Factors BMI 52