Ken Grauer, MD
JANUARY 26, 2023
The ECG in Figure-1 was obtained from a previously healthy older man — who complained of chest pain and “lightheadedness” while this tracing was recorded. He was not hypotensive. His chest pain had begun the night before. In view of this history — How would YOU interpret the ECG in Figure-1 ? A total of 12 beats are seen in the long lead II rhythm strip.
Open Heart
JANUARY 27, 2023
Background ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) represents a cardiac emergency. Time to diagnosis, identification of culprit lesion, and intervention are important. Inferior STEMI represents a dilemma for cardiologists. The territory can be supplied by the right coronary artery (RCA) or the left circumflex coronary artery (LCx). Diagnostic algorithms have been proposed to predict the culprit artery.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 26, 2023
= My Comment by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 1/26 /2023 ): = While reading ECGs — Dr. Smith came across the intriguing tracing shown in Figure-1. No history was available. However, the rhythm is indeed challenging — and illustrates a number of important principles in rhythm interpretation of interest to all emergency care providers. How would YOU interpret the ECG in Figure-1 ?
Cardiomatics
JANUARY 23, 2023
Holter ECG analysis available anytime and anywhere, in just 4 clicks. Is it possible? In this series of articles, we have already revealed two major challenges that cardiologists are struggling with in their daily practice. These are the inaccuracy and the time-consuming nature of manual Holter ECG analysis. Now it’s time to uncover the last challenge that we discovered cooperating with hundreds of cardiologists and practitioners from more than 15 countries.
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac
JANUARY 22, 2023
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Critical Care
JANUARY 21, 2023
News “This Should Never Be an Arranged Marriage” — Surgeon + Intensivist eacevedo Sat, 01/21/2023 - 23:47 3 min read
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Open Heart
JANUARY 27, 2023
Introduction HIV and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are the two main causes of death in Kenya with hypertension as CVD’s leading risk factor and HIV infection a risk factor for hypertension. We qualitatively evaluated the feasibility of integrated HIV and hypertension screening at Kenyatta National Hospital. Methods We conducted two focus group discussions (FGDs) in November 2020 (female FGD: n=7; male FGD: n=8) to elicit facilitators, barriers and viability of integrated diagnosis and manag
AMS Cardiology
JANUARY 21, 2023
We all want to be heart-healthy and ensuring our cholesterol levels are in the normal range is one of the most critical steps. High cholesterol can increase your risk of severe conditions like heart disease and heart attacks. Medications can improve your cholesterol but if you’re already on them, several simple lifestyle changes can be incorporated into your routine to help lower your levels.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 21, 2023
Case submitted and written by Dr. Mazen El-Baba and Dr. Evelyn Dell, with edits from Jesse McLaren EMS brought a John Doe, in his 30s, who was found in an urban forest near a homeless encampment on a cool fall day. There were no signs of trauma on scene or on the patient. EMS reported an initial GCS of 8 with pupils equal and reactive. The patient had a witnessed generalized tonic-clonic seizure leading to GCS 4.
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