Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
APRIL 11, 2024
Under ICU surveillance, LVFWR occurred 24 h later and was treated by pericardiocentesis and ECMO support followed by immediate uncomplicated surgical repair. Postoperative therapy-refractory vasoplegia and electromechanical dissociation caused fulminant deterioration and the early death of the patient.
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Introduction:Delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). Secondary outcomes were ICU measures and functional outcomes.Results:52 patients were enrolled. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A114-A114, February 1, 2024.
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
IntroductionDelirium is an acute cognitive or perceptual disturbance that is associated with prolonged hospital and ICU length of stay, therefore, extending recovery time. This is secondary to delayed postoperative cerebral ischemia and infarction caused by vasospasm.7
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2023
She was admitted to the ICU where subsequent ECGs were performed: ECG at 12 hours QTc prolongation, resolution of T wave alternans ECG at 24 hours Sinus tachycardia with normalized QTc interval. She had an uneventful ICU course and was extubated for ongoing care with the inpatient psychiatric service.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
His temperature was brought back to normal over time in the ICU. Osborn waves have been reported with hypercalcemia, brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, Brugada syndrome, cardiac arrest from VFib — and — severe, acute ischemia resulting in acute MI ( See My Comment in the November 22, 2019 post on Dr. Smith’s Blog ).
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JUNE 23, 2024
This was interpreted by the treating clinicians as not showing any evidence of ischemia. Given the presentation, the cardiologist stented the vessel and the patient returned to the ICU for ongoing critical care. He was intubated in the field and sedated upon arrival at the hospital. Two subsequent troponins were down trending.
EMS 12-Lead
MAY 8, 2022
This is critical for the EMS provider, or ED clinician, as identification of Grade I ischemia (aka, HATW’s) addresses the culprit lesion at the earliest opportunity with excellent downstream prognosis for the patient. [2] Thankfully, the patient experienced an uncomplicated ICU stay and subsequently made a full recovery.
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