Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

mm has been described in normal subjects) Overall impression: In my opinion and experience, this ECG most likely represents a normal baseline ECG, but with a small chance of pericarditis instead. I texted this to Dr. Smith without any information, and this was his reply: "This could be pericarditis but probably is normal variant."

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Pericarditis Chest Pain Aortic Blog 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 12, 2020

So I immediately left the room to get an ultrasound machine. While calling for some help and arranging to have her transported to our critical care zone, I got this quick ultrasound which confirmed my suspicion: This quick view was all I was able to obtain in the circumstances. Much more classic findings of pericarditis.

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Pericarditis Hospital Ultrasound Blood Pressure 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 17, 2024

The patient was upgraded to the ICU for closer monitoring. Dyspnea, Chest pain, Tachypneic, Ill appearing: Bedside Cardiac Echo gives the Diagnosis 31 Year Old Male with RUQ Pain and a History of Pericarditis. Cardiac Ultrasound may be a surprisingly easy way to help make the diagnosis Answer: pulmonary embolism. This is a quiz.

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