Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 3, 2018

06:44 - T-waves in V2 are smaller now - Overall resolution of prior findings (which qualifies as a dynamic change) The initial note by the cardiologist states that the presentation is more consistent with pericarditis. Remember, pericarditis is the thing you say and write down when youre actively trying to miss an OMI.

Pericarditis 52

Pericarditis Chest Pain Stents Stent 52

Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 5, 2024

Primordial prevention is changing the environment around you so you do not develop the risk factors for heart disease and, by extension, do not get the disease early in life. It’s a multidisciplinary approach involving nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, dieticians, psychologists and many others. Cardiac Rehabilitation.

Heart Disease 119

Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks 119

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

Smith Major Learning Point: The worst risk factor for a bad outcome in OMI is young age because cardiologists cannot believe that a young person can have an OMI. Pericarditis? The last information available is that the patient was undergoing heart transplant evaluation. This gets drilled into them.

Chest Pain 52

Chest Pain Aneurysm STEMI Thrombosis 52