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50 yo with V fib has ROSC, then these 2 successive ECGs: what is the infarct artery?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Relevance to Today's CASE: As per Dr. Smith — Trying to predict the "culprit" artery in today's case was confusing.

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1 hour of CPR, then ECMO circulation, then successful defibrillation.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

pulmonary embolism, sepsis, etc.), Coronary thrombosis or embolism can result in MINOCA, either with or without a hypercoagulable state. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) should be considered as a cause of MINOCA. The diagnosis of MINOCA should exclude: 1) other overt causes for elevated troponin (e.g.,