EMS 12-Lead

APRIL 8, 2022

When “spot diagnosing” precordial ST-depression I instinctively evaluate aVR for any corresponding ST-elevation to see if an emerging pattern of broad subendocardial ischemia can be appreciated, in which the ST-depression should be otherwise global and demonstrably maximal in Leads II and V5. He reported to EMS a medical history of GERD only.

Myocardial Infarction 52

Myocardial Infarction Coronary Angiogram STEMI Ischemia 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 22, 2023

This discussion comes from this previous post: Hyperthermia and ST Elevation Discussion Brugada Type 1 ECG changes are associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and the occurrence of ventricular dysrhythmias. Induced Brugada-type electrocardiogram, a sign for imminent malignant arrhythmias. Circulation, 117, 1890–1893.

Chest Pain 74

Chest Pain Heart Rhythm Sudden Cardiac Death Dysrhythmia 74

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

The limb lead abnormalities appear to be part of the Brugada pattern, as described in this article: Inferior and Lateral Electrocardiographic RepolarizationAbnormalities in Brugada Syndrome Discussion Brugada Type 1 ECG changes are associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and the occurrence of ventricular dysrhythmias.

Heart Rhythm 52

Heart Rhythm Sudden Cardiac Death Arrhythmia STEMI 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

BackgroundThe Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery from the Left Coronary Sinus (ARCA-LCS) is a rare congenital cardiac condition where the right coronary artery emerges from the left sinus instead of the right coronary sinus of Valsalva. No previous history of hypertension or diabetes.

Cardiac Arrest 45

Cardiac Arrest Sudden Cardiac Death Electrocardiogram Echocardiogram 45