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Abstract 4142231: Relationship between serum interleukin-6 levels and severity of STEMI undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

Circulation

Background:Little is known about the clinical relevance of interleukin (IL)-6 and the severity of patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). This study examined the possible associations of plasma IL-6 concentrations with TIMI scores in STEMI patients treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).Methods:The

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Chest discomfort and a dilated right ventricle. What's going on?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

(maybe not seen well on these echo-loops) The CW doppler at the tricuspid valve showed a maximum TR velocity of 2,55m/s with a TRP gradient of 26mmHg. large ASD, partial anomalous pulmonary venous return, significant tricuspid regurgitation, carcinoid valvular disease, etc,) 2) Conditions causing pressure overload of the RV.

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Physical Examination as a Helpful Aid in Decision-Making in Challenging ECGs

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

As per Dr. Aslanger — a number of medical providers were initial confused by what initially appears as marked ST elevation with reciprocal ST depression, indicative of an acute STEMI. This physical exam sign is seen with AV dissociation — and results from right atrial contraction against a closed tricuspid valve.