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APRIL 8, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 04/08/2024 - 18:07 April 8, 2024 — Implantation of the Impella CP micro-axial flow pump in the hours after a heart attack significantly increased the rate of survival at six months among people suffering cardiogenic shock, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology ’s Annual Scientific Session.

Heart attacks 52

Heart attacks Heart Attack Cardiogenic Shock Catheterization Laboratory 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

He reported a history of “Wolf-Parkinson-White” and “heart attack” but said neither had been treated. The receiving emergency physician consulted with interventional cardiology who stated there was no STEMI. Is there STEMI? Possible mechanisms of ventricular arrhythmias elicited by ischemia followed by reperfusion.

Chest Pain 107

Chest Pain Arrhythmia Myocardial Infarction STEMI 107

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.

Cardiac Arrest 52

Cardiac Arrest Chest Pain Embolism Pulmonary 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

50% of LAD STEMIs do not have reciprocal findings in inferior leads, and many LAD OMIs instead have STE and/or HATWs in inferior leads instead. The ECG easily meets STEMI criteria in all leads V2-V6, as well. 24 yo woman with chest pain: Is this STEMI? This is not "diffuse", this is simply anterior, lateral, and likely apical.

Chest Pain 52

Chest Pain Aneurysm STEMI Thrombosis 52