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Case Report: Multimodality evaluation and clinical management of a single coronary artery

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Electrocardiogram in clinic showed sinus arrhythmia with early repolarization and no ischemic changes. The echocardiogram showed normal cardiac structure and function, however, there was a concern for possible anomalous origin of the left coronary artery. Invasive coronary angiography ruled out luminal narrowing or dynamic compression.

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The Importance of Regular Heart Check-Ups: What You Need to Know

AMS Cardiology

These tests may include: Electrocardiogram (ECG) : Records the electrical activity of your heart. Echocardiogram : Uses sound waves to create images of your heart. Exercise regularly : Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days. Stress test : Assesses your heart’s function under stress.

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Rise of COVID's JN.1 Sub variant Cases in India in 2023

Wellnest

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.

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What if your system adopted the recommendation that a computer "normal" ECG need not be shown to the doctor?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Sent by anonymous A man in his 40s with no previous heart disease presented within 30 minutes of onset of acute chest pain that started while exercising. Formal echocardiogram: Systolic function is at the lower limits of normal. Written by Pendell Meyers with edits by Smith. Some function might possibly recover over weeks.

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See how bad the outcome can be if you don't know OMI findings on the ECG, and don't use the Queen of Hearts

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The attending provider wrote “Agree with electrocardiogram interpretation”. On this visit, he expressed worsening exercise tolerance, new orthopnea, and he told his provider that the omeprazole did not relieve any symptoms. An echocardiogram showed an EF of 20-25%. The computer diagnostic algorithm diagnosed “Sinus rhythm.

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

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. Exercise regularly to keep the heart strong and healthy. Avoid excessive alcohol and drug use.

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See OMI vs. STEMI philosophy in action

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

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.

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