Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Written by Michael Doyle DO and Timothy Palmieri MD. Edited by Bracey, Meyers, Grauer, and Smith A 50-something-year-old female with a history of an unknown personality disorder and alcohol use disorder arrived via EMS following cardiac arrest with return of spontaneous circulation. The described rhythm was an irregular, wide complex rhythm. By EMS report, open pill bottles were found nearby at the scene, including quetiapine, fluoxetine, hydroxyzine, and gabapentin.

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Ken Grauer, MD

OCTOBER 21, 2023

The ECG in Figure-1 is from an older man with known coronary disease — who presents to the ED ( E mergency D epartment ) with new CP ( C hest P ain ) over the past several days. Troponin is pending. QUESTIONS: In view of this history — How would you interpret the ECG in Figure-1 ? Should the cath lab be activated? Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case.

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ECG Guru

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The patient: This ECG was obtained from a 91-year-old woman who was complaining of weakness. Unfortunately, we have no other information. The ECG: This ECG has something for your basic students, and even more for the more advanced learners. The first thing that anyone should notice is the slow rate. The ventricular rate is around 35 bpm, and regular.

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ECG Cases

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Sarah Reid on an approach to Infant Vomiting, Brit Long on Orbital Cellulitis essentials, Justin Morgenstern on the PATCH trial - Prehospital TXA in Trauma, Christina Shenvi on Prevention and Treatment of Delirium, Jason Hines on Procedural Skills Decay, Aaron Billin on Altitude Sickness. The post EM Quick Hits 52 Infant Vomiting, Orbital Cellulitis, Prehospital TXA in Trauma, Prevention and Treatment of Delirium, Procedural Skills Decay, Altitude Sickness

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Newly published research proves that it's possible to treat high blood pressure by using specially engineered Lactobacillus paracasei to produce a protein called ACE2 in the gut, reducing gut angiotensin II and, in turn, lowering blood pressure. The study, done in lab rats that are predisposed to hypertension and unable to naturally produce ACE2, opens new doors in the pursuit of harnessing our body's own microbiome to regulate blood pressure.

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Coronary Artery Disease Journal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Background It is unclear how COVID-19 pandemic affected care and outcomes among patients who are diagnosed with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in the USA. Methods We analyzed the data from National Inpatient Sample from 2016 to 2020 and assessed the impact of COVID-19 infection and the COVID-19 pandemic (year 2020) on in-hospital mortality, length of stay (LOS) and hospitalization costs.P Results There were 1 050 905 hospitalizations with STEMI, and there was an 8.2% reduction in adm

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

This is a re-post of an excellent case from 2021. See it again now, along with our new Queen of Hearts functionality. We've come a long way in 2 years! And the pace only quickens. A man in his mid 60s with history of CAD and stents experienced sudden onset epigastric abdominal pain radiating up into his chest at home, waking him from sleep. He called EMS who brought him to the ED.

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ECG Guru

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Why is this a left bundle branch block? We see a SR with broad QRS complexes (more than 120 ms). These are positive in the leftward leads I and aVL and in V5 and V6. In the more rightward leads III, aVR, and V1-V3, the QRS complexes are predominantly negative with deep S waves. This is a typical LBBB pattern.

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ECG Cases

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this ECG Cases blog Dr. Jesse McLaren guides us through 10 cases, driving home the points that sepsis is a common cause of rapid Afib and diffuse ST depression with reciprocal ST elevation in aVR, myo/pericarditis is a diagnosis of exclusion, endocarditis or lyme carditis can cause AV block, PE can cause low grade fever and ECG signs of acute RV strain and that fever can unmask Brugada syndrome.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A new study looked at 926 polygenic risk scores for 310 diseases. It found that, on average, only 11% of individuals who develop disease are identified, while at the same time 5% of people who do not develop the disease test positive. Unaffected people usually outnumber those affected which results in far more false than true positive predictions.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 31, 2023

An elevated Lp(a) is a common genetic factor that is independently and causally related to premature coronary artery disease. But we must always remember that most genetic risk factors are probabilistic rather than deterministic in terms of risk. Subscribe now The distinction here is crucial, as most of the early work on genetics and risk has led us astray.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Written by Jesse McLaren Four patients presented with chest pain. All initial ECGs were labeled ‘normal’ or ‘otherwise normal’ by the computer interpretation, and below are the ECGs with the final cardiology interpretation. If you were working in a busy emergency department, would you like to be interrupted to interpret these ECGs or can these patients safely wait to be seen because of the normal computer interpretation?

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Medical Xpress - ECG

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Nearly 200 million people around the globe have coronary heart disease, which accounts for about one in every six deaths, according to the British Heart Foundation. That's why the recent and rapid rise in wearable electronic health-monitoring devices with heart rate-measuring electrocardiograms (ECG) represents a significant step forward. By detecting cardiovascular ailments and helping assess overall cardiac health, wearable ECGs save lives, not to mention exorbitant hospital care costs.

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Your heart is the engine that powers your body, which means making heart healthy choices should be a top priority. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but the good news is that many of the risk factors are controllable. Heart Healthy Tips Here at Minimally Invasive and Bloodless Heart Surgery with Dr. Ciuffo , we will explore some By making simple lifestyle changes and adopting heart healthy habits, you can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and enjo

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Coronary Artery Disease Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Introduction Elevated peak cardiac troponin levels have been linked with increased morbidity and mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Immature Platelets are young and relatively large platelets that are hyper-reactive and pro-thrombotic compared to regular platelets. Increased immature platelet fraction (IPF) has been associated with an elevated risk of thrombotic events.

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Open Heart

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Objective Animal data suggest that exercise during chemotherapy is cardioprotective, but clinical evidence to support this is limited. This study evaluated the effect of exercise during chemotherapy for breast cancer on long-term cardiovascular toxicity. Methods This is a follow-up study of two previously performed randomised trials in patients with breast cancer allocated to exercise during chemotherapy or non-exercise controls.

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NOVARAD

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In our fast-paced digital age, instant access to information is not a luxury but a necessity. For years, the medical imaging sector clung to outdated practices, such as distributing crucial images via CDs —a time-consuming method often fraught with challenges.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Imagine you just started your ED shift. It's a busy Friday afternoon. Triage is backed up, and 10 minutes into your shift one of the ED nurses brings your several ECG s that has not been overread by a physician. All of the patients presented with chest pain , and they are all in triage. Which, if any, of these patients has OMI, with myocardium at risk and need for emergent PCI?

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American Heart News - Stroke News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Research Highlights: Cardiovascular deaths from extreme heat in the United States are projected to increase by 162% by the middle of the century, based on a hypothetical scenario where currently proposed U.S. policies to reduce greenhouse gas.

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Conquering CHD

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Medical imaging plays an essential role in CHD care. However, for parents, the thought of their child undergoing medical imaging can be a source of stress and anxiety. It’s not uncommon for children to feel scared or uneasy about the process, making it difficult for them to sit still and cooperate with the medical team. Tips and Tricks for Kids and Medical Imaging Here are some strategies you can use to help your child cope and sit still during medical imaging from other CHD parents. 1.

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Coronary Artery Disease Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Introduction Several blood inflammatory markers, such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), are linked to increased risk for cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to evaluate these inflammatory markers after cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in patients with unstable ischemic heart disease (UIHD) who underwent successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

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Open Heart

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Introduction In Nepal, one-fourth of the adult population has hypertension. Despite provision of comprehensive hypertension services through the primary healthcare system, huge gaps in treatment and control of hypertension exist. Our study explored the individual, interpersonal, health system and community-level barriers and facilitators affecting hypertension management in urban Nepal.

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Physiologically Speaking

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Greetings! Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. I’m excited to say that this week, Physiologically Speaking cracked the 7,000 subscriber mark. I can’t even express how grateful I am for my audience, whether you’re a long-time subscriber or a first-time reader.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The patient is a 20 something female. She is healthy with no known cardiac disease. She was admitted to the neurology department due to headache and vomiting. She was found to have a viral CNS infection. A few days into her hospital stay she developed chest discomfort and the following ECG was recorded. What do you think? Why such large T-waves? Are these hyperacute T-waves?

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Brugada Syndrome: Diagnosis and Risk Stratification Hello friends, this is the modified version of my talk at Indian Heart Rhythm Society Conference, New Delhi, 2023, on Brugada Syndrome. Hope you will enjoy this session. Initial description of Brugada syndrome in 1992 was that of syncopal episodes and/or sudden death in persons with structurally normal heart and a characteristic ECG pattern of right bundle branch block with ST segment elevation in leads V1 to V3.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A session at the 18 th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC), explored the intersection of cardiometabolic conditions such as obesity and insulin resistance with liver disease, beginning with some important new updates on the preferred terms for these diseases. Robert H. Eckel, MD On Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, attendees of the 18 th Annual CMHC in Boston heard from experts in hepatology and endocrinology in a session titled The Intersection of MASH and Cardiometabolic Risk: Applying Advanc

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ADN Center of Excellence

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Dear doctors, welcome to a new chapter in our medical training journey! As a company that has long been recognized for its commitment to providing top-notch education in interventional cardiology, we're excited to announce our foray into the field of Colon and Rectum Surgery. Our dedication to excellence and continuous learning remains unwavering, and we are eager to extend our expertise to this vital area of medicine.

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Open Heart

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Objective To investigate the association between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) in individuals with ischaemic heart disease (IHD). Methods Medline(R), Embase, APA PsycINFO and CINAHL (EBSCO) from inception to 3 April 2023 were searched. Studies reporting association of HRQoL, using a generic or cardiac-specific tool, with MACCE or components of MACCE for individuals with IHD were eligible for inclusion.

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Coronary Artery Disease Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Background Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is one of the most lethal complications of COVID-19 hospitalization. In this study, we looked for the occurrence of AMI and its effects on hospital outcomes among COVID-19 patients. Methods Data from the 2020 California State Inpatient Database was used retrospectively. All COVID-19 hospitalizations with age ≥ 18 years were included in the analyses.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Submitted by anonymous, written by Pendell Meyers I was at triage when this ECG was presented to me. What do you think? Here's what the Queen of Hearts thinks: Note that the Queen has "HIGH" confidence that this is OMI. As noticed by the AI, if the patient presented with chest pain , then even this subtle ECG is diagnostic of OMI. Specifically , this ECG is diagnostic of acute LAD OMI, with hyperacute T waves likely in V3 and V4, very small but abnormal STE in V2-V4 (because of its there is a lo

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Rate vs Rhythm Control in Atrial Fibrillation Rate vs rhythm control as a management strategy in atrial fibrillation has been a long standing topic for debate. Though at one look rhythm control would appear to be the ideal strategy, long term adverse effects of the currently available medications for rhythm control is the often cited down side. AFFIRM [1] and RACE [2] trials were the main reason for the debate as they failed to show any benefit for the rhythm control strategy.

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ECG Guru

OCTOBER 24, 2023

There are several differential diagnoses in the presence of broad-complex tachycardia. The most common cause of wide-complex tachycardia is ventricular tachycardia. In 2nd place is sinus tachycardia/supraventricular tachycardia with aberrant conduction or preexisting bundle branch block.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Webinar Early Career Journey: The Business of Medicine—How to Successfully Transition from Training to Practice kchalko Fri, 10/20/2023 - 14:04 December 7, 2023 Leaders in cardiothoracic surgery will share valuable information about the transition from training to practice from academic, private practice, and hospital perspectives. Topics will include networking with colleagues, conducting a job search, negotiating a contract, and managing personal finances.

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Open Heart

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is widely adopted to treat chronic coronary artery disease. Numerous randomised trials have been conducted to test whether PCI may provide any prognostic advantage over oral medical therapy (OMT) alone, without definitive results. This has maintained the paradigm of OMT as the first-line standard of care for patients, reserving PCI for symptom control.

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ADN Center of Excellence

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In the fast-paced world of modern medicine, staying at the forefront of innovation is crucial for providing the best patient care. One area that has made significant strides in revolutionizing patient care is the field of minimally invasive techniques. As doctors committed to enhancing patient outcomes, let's delve into how these techniques are changing the landscape of healthcare and improving the overall patient experience.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2023

B elow are 4 ECGs from the same patient. Accompanying the ECGs is some clinical information. Look at the ECGs and consider the timeline and other information. At the bottom will be five alternative clinical scenarios to explain the findings. Which one do you think fits better with the ECGs and their timeline? The patient is a 60 something female. She was admitted to the hospital with clinical signs of infection.

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Coronary Artery Disease Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Objective We investigated the relationship between using a rotary compression device (RCD) with or without sterile gauze and adverse events in transradial access (TRA) for coronary intervention. Methods In this study involving 933 patients at Yueyang Hospital, we recorded TRA-related adverse events, such as bleeding, forearm hematoma, swollen palms, radial artery occlusion (RAO) and others.

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