Myocardial Infarction Plaque Pulmonary 
MIBHS
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Without oxygen, the cells would quickly die, leading to a heart attack (myocardial infarction). From there, the right ventricle pumps the blood to the lungs via the pulmonary arteries for reoxygenation. Blood Re-enters Systemic Circulation Once deoxygenated blood reaches the right atrium, it flows into the right ventricle.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MAY 20, 2024
The scan also showed “scattered coronary artery plaques”. __ Smith comment 1 : the appropriate management at this point is to lower the blood pressure (lower afterload, which increases myocardial oxygen demand). Smith comment : Is the ACS (rupture plaque) with occlusion that is now reperfusing? Murakami MM.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 4, 2021
Both of these patterns together suggest Aslanger's pattern , recently published in J Electrocardiology: A new electrocardiographic pattern indicating inferior myocardial infarction. Angiogram Culprit Lesion: 90% mid LAD stenosis with evidence of plaque rupture, TIMI III flow on angiography.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MAY 19, 2020
If the arrest was caused by acute MI due to plaque rupture, then the diagnosis is MINOCA. MINOCA: Myocardial Infarction in the Absence of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease). Here is my comment on MINOCA: "Non-obstructive coronary disease" does not necessarily imply "no plaque rupture with thrombus." myocarditis).
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MAY 10, 2023
ng/mL This single initial troponin at this level, in the context of chest pain, is high enough to be diagnostic of acute myocardial infarction. LAD plaque with 0-25 percent stenosis. No signs for aortic dissection or pulmonary embolus. --"Results were discussed with the ordering physician. CAD-RADS category 1. --No
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