Echocardiogram Hypertension Stents 
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 12, 2013
A male in his 40's who had been discharged 6 hours prior after stenting of an inferoposterior STEMI had sudden severe SOB at home 2 hours prior to calling 911. The hypertension alone is the likely etiology of the pulmonary edema. He had no chest pain. Medications were aspirin, clopidogrel, metoprolol, and simvastatin.
Heart BMJ
AUGUST 14, 2024
Clinical introduction The patient was a man in his 40s with a medical history of hypertension, Behcet’s disease (BD) and chronic renal dysfunction. Figure 1 Transthoracic echocardiogram. (A) A 12-lead ECG indicated sinus rhythm with a heart rate of 78 bpm. A) Parasternal long-axis view of the.
Cardiometabolic Health Congress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
New guidelines also: Classify “Elevated BP” between non-elevated BP and hypertension. Measuring eGFR and albuminuria is recommended for assessing kidney disease in all hypertensive patients. Advise increased potassium intake for hypertensive patients. Memorial Lecture for Dr. Alain Cribier: Prof.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Patients with dextrocardia present a diagnostic challenge, particularly in the context of acute coronary syndrome.Case Presentation:A 49-year-old male with a medical history of dextrocardia, hypothyroidism, dyslipidemia and hypertension was referred to a cardiologist by his primary physician due to a 3-week history of unstable angina.
All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders
JANUARY 14, 2024
Another important role is for detection of coronary anomalies, which can also be seen on echocardiogram sometimes. If the pulmonary anatomy is poor, there will be post repair right ventricular hypertension, which is deleterious and has long term seqeulae. Magnetic resonance imaging is another way of documenting coronary anomalies.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2023
link] A 62 year old man with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and carotid artery stenosis called 911 at 9:30 in the morning with complaint of chest pain. His echocardiogram showed normal wall motion. This is written by Willy Frick, an amazing cardiology fellow in St. Before and after of the LAD shown below.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
A 56 year old male with a history of diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and coronary artery disease presented to the emergency department with sudden onset weakness, fatigue, lethargy, and confusion. RAO Caudal View Post PCI This is the RAO Caudal view after thrombectomy and stent placement. The proximal LAD is now widely patent.
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