Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 12, 2020

She was diagnosed with pericarditis and spent one day in the hospital without events. Much more classic findings of pericarditis. 1 week later (about 1 week prior to the tamponade visit) she had a follow up outpatient visit and this ECG was recorded: Appears to show resolving findings. mm STE depression in aVL.

Pericarditis 40

Pericarditis Hospital Ultrasound Blood Pressure 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Dyspnea, Chest pain, Tachypneic, Ill appearing: Bedside Cardiac Echo gives the Diagnosis 31 Year Old Male with RUQ Pain and a History of Pericarditis. He had multiple cardiac arrests with ROSC regained each time. Submitted by a Med Student, with Great Commentary on Bias! Chest pain, SOB, Precordial T-wave inversions, and positive troponin.

Cardiac Arrest 52

Cardiac Arrest Chest Pain Embolism Pulmonary 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Smith : I recognize this as a STEMI mimic. But vasovagal syncope typically has a prodrome such that further evaluation of today's patient may be needed as an outpatient to better assess for the cause of his sudden syncope. Here is his ECG: There is significant ST Elevation in inferior leads, with reciprocal ST depression in aVL.

Chest Pain 106

Chest Pain Ischemia Dysrhythmia Arrhythmia 106