Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Bedside ultrasound with no apparent wall motion abnormalities, no pericardial effusion, no right heart strain. A comparison of electrocardiographic changes during reperfusion of acute myocardial infarction by thrombolysis or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. Aorta briefly viewed, appears normal caliber and diameter.

Chest Pain 118

Chest Pain Myocardial Infarction Anatomy Angina 118

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

link] A 62 year old man with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and carotid artery stenosis called 911 at 9:30 in the morning with complaint of chest pain. This is written by Willy Frick, an amazing cardiology fellow in St. He described it as "10/10" intensity, radiating across his chest from right to left.

Plaque 127

Plaque Angina Blog Stent 127

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This has been termed a “STEMI equivalent” and included in STEMI guidelines, suggesting this patient should receive dual anti-platelets, heparin and immediate cath lab activation–or thrombolysis in centres where cath lab is not available. 2 cases of Aortic Stenosis: Diffuse Subendocardial Ischemia on the ECG. Anything more on history?

Ischemia 52

Ischemia STEMI Stenosis Chest Pain 52

Dr. Anish Koka

JULY 23, 2023

A lower extremity arterial ultrasound revealed elevated velocities in the right proximal superficial femoral artery. Dr. Dormu performed an aortogram of the bilateral lower extremity with bilateral iliac runoff, which revealed a 90% stenosis of the right superficial femoral artery and 100% occlusion of all three tibial vessels.

Vascular Care 52

Vascular Care Outpatient Peripheral Arterial Disease Stent 52