Ken Grauer, MD

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Pericarditis is rare — but myocarditis is not , so especially in this age group — more information is needed to quickly determine if this could be an acute MI, myocarditis, or none of the above.

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Chest Pain Blog Thrombosis Tachycardia 121

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

He reportedly told his family "I think I'm having a heart attack", then they immediately drove him to the ED, and he was able to ambulate into the triage area before he collapsed and became unresponsive. CPR was initiated immediately. The rhythm is atrial fibrillation. The QRS complex is within normal limits. What is the Diagnosis?

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Cardiac Arrest Chest Pain Embolism Pulmonary 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

Pericarditis? These include coronary artery spasm ( as may occur from cocaine use or binge alcohol drinking ) — myocardial bridging ( that may be the cause of intermittent acute ischemia ) — aberrant anatomy of a coronary artery ( which may present with sudden rupture causing acute infarction or sudden death at any age! ).

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Chest Pain Aneurysm STEMI Thrombosis 52