ECG Cases
APRIL 11, 2023
How can we use the awareness of complications to identify false positive STEMI and Occlusion MI that doesn’t meet classic STEMI criteria, and consider specific treatment? Dr. Jesse McLaren reviews the complications of MI through 10 ECG cases and how they alter management. The post ECG Cases 41 – STEMI, Occlusion MI Complications appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.
Ken Grauer, MD
APRIL 14, 2023
The ECG in Figure-1 was obtained from a 90-year old woman — who presented with a 2-to-3 day history of chest pain, that became worse on the day of admission. How would YOU interpret the ECG in Figure-1 ? Is there acute coronary occlusion? If so — What is the " culprit " artery? Figure-1: The ECG in today’s case. ( To improve visualization — I've digitized the original ECG using PMcardio ).
Vector Remote
APRIL 14, 2023
History & Future of Cardiac Remote Patient Monitoring Healthcare reforms fueled by government legislation and recent technological innovations have propelled cardiac remote patient monitoring to the forefront in the early 2020s, but the history of cardiac remote patient monitoring dates to more than half a century ago. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing amount of chronic diseases found in patients, the need for virtual healthcare has taken flight at an accelerated pace.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 14, 2023
Sent by Anonymous, written by Pendell Meyers A man in his 60s with history of CAD and 2 prior stents presented to the ED complaining of acute heavy substernal chest pain that began while eating breakfast about an hour ago, and had been persistent since then, despite EMS administering aspirin and nitroglycerin. There was associated diaphoresis, but no dyspnea, nausea, or vomiting.
Cassling
APRIL 14, 2023
Forensic science plays an increasingly significant role in the investigation and resolution of criminal activities. As modern technology advances, it presents new opportunities for solving complex cases and enhancing the efficiency of forensic investigations. One of the most revolutionary developments in contemporary forensic science is the utilization of imaging techniques, particularly forensic radiology.
Ken Grauer, MD
APRIL 9, 2023
The 12-lead ECG and long lead II rhythm strip in Figure-1 was obtained from an 86-year old man — who presented to the ED ( E mergency D epartment ) with presyncope. No chest pain. Th e patient was hemodynamically stable in association with this rhythm. How would YOU interpret the ECG in Figure-1 ? What is the rhythm ? Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case — obtained from an 86-year old man with presyncope, but no chest pain. ( T o improve visualization — I've digitized the original ECG using
Open Heart
APRIL 13, 2023
Objective Patients with cancer are at increased bleeding risk, and anticoagulants increase this risk even more. Yet, validated bleeding risk models for prediction of bleeding risk in patients with cancer are lacking. The aim of this study is to predict bleeding risk in anticoagulated patients with cancer. Methods We performed a study using the routine healthcare database of the Julius General Practitioners’ Network.
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Cassling
APRIL 13, 2023
Large enough to serve, small enough to care. That’s the motto of Melham Medical Center in Broken Bow, Nebraska — and one Cassling supports with reliable imaging equipment service.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 12, 2023
A 49 year old woman with h/o COPD only presented with sudden dyspnea. She had acute pulmonary edema on exam. Prehospital Conventional algorithm interpretation: ANTERIOR INFARCT, STEMI Transformed ECG by PM Cardio: PM Cardio AI Bot interpretation: OMI with High Confidence What do you think? There is STE and hyperacute T-waves in V2 and V3, with significant STE in I and aVL, and inferior reciprocal STD.
ECG Cases
APRIL 11, 2023
In this episode, Dr. Roy Baskind and Dr. Ahmit Shah answer such questions as: when is an opening pressure on LP required? When should we pull the trigger on ordering a CT venogram in the patient with unexplained headache? Which older patients who present with headache require an ESR/CRP? How do the presentations of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) and idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) compare and contrast?
Dr. Anish Koka
APRIL 10, 2023
As a young boy, I grew up reading of the triumph of good over evil in my favorite Indian comic book: Amar Chitra Katha. The tales of the virtuous vassals imbued by a godly spirit vanquishing the forces of darkness is powerful and appealing in large measure because we believe we inhabit a world where the good guys won. But unlike the comic books, the bad guys in the real world don’t have horns, and don’t look like J.R.R Tolkien’s trolls - they wear suits and have fancy degrees a
Open Heart
APRIL 13, 2023
Background Homelessness is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), beyond impact of socioeconomic status. CVD is preventable and treatable, though barriers to interventions exist for people experiencing homelessness. Those with lived experience of homelessness and health professionals with relevant expertise can help to understand and address these barriers.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 9, 2023
Submitted by Ali Khan MD and James Mantas MD, MS, written by Pendell Meyers A man in his 50s with history of diabetes, hypertension, and tobacco use presented to the ED with 24 hours of worsening left sided chest pain radiating to the back, characterized as squeezing and pinching, associated with shortness of breath. His pain was initially mild, then became severely worse several hours prior to presentation, but then eased off again and was minimal on arrival.
Science Daily - Stroke
APRIL 12, 2023
In adolescents, sedentary time may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, a recent article concludes. The researchers explored the associations of sedentary time, light physical activity, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity with cardiac structure and function.
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