Physiology Tachycardia Ultrasound 
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Cardiac Ultrasound may be a surprisingly easy way to help make the diagnosis Answer: pulmonary embolism. Now another, with ultrasound. The ECG accurately reflects the physiologic state of the underlying myocardium, but there is always more than one possible etiology of that physiologic state. What is the Diagnosis?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2016
Smith comment: This patient did not have a bedside ultrasound. Had one been done, it would have shown a feature that is apparent on this ultrasound (however, this patient's LV function would not be as good as in this clip): This is recorded with the LV on the right. In fact, bedside ultrasound might even find severe aortic stenosis.
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.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Although the shock is no doubt partly a result of poor pump function, with low stroke volume, especially of the RV, it should be compensated for by tachycardia. They did not have an ultrasound on the ambulance (some local crews are starting to utilize POC limited US in our service areas). This is a perfect indication for atropine.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 8, 2015
Check : [vitals, SOB, Chest Pain, Ultrasound] If the patient has Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Dyspnea or Hypoxemia, Headache, Hypotension , then these should be considered the primary chief complaint (not syncope). Fourth, syncope in the elderly often results from polypharmacy and abnormal physiologic responses to daily events.
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