Subtle ECG Signs of OMI in LBBB
A 70 yo F with no previous cardiac history, but with a h/o hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and strong family history of ACS, presented with one…
A man in his 60s with syncope. In syncope, what are we looking for on the ECG, and why?
Submitted and written by Rachel Plate M.D., with some edits by Smith and Meyers A man in his 60s with history of type 2 diabetes,…
Acute aphasia. What is the likely etiology?
A 60-something man without significant past history presented after sudden onset of aphasia 45 minutes prior. There was also a…
A man in his 40s with chest pain and T wave inversion
Written by Pendell Meyers with edits by Smith A man in his early 40s with history of HTN presented to the ED for feeling lightheadedness and…
Which ACS had more myocardial damage? The one that meets STEMI criteria, or the one with the ‘normal’ ECG?
This case comes from Jesse McLaren, with some contribution by Smith. Dr McLaren (@https://twitter.com/ECGcases), is an Emergency…
Acute respiratory distress: Correct interpretation of the initial and serial ECG findings, with aggressive management, might have saved his life.
Written by Pendell Meyers with edits by Smith NOTE: Please check out My Comment at the very bottom of this post — in which I amplify…
Would your radiologist make this diagnosis, or should you record an ECG in trauma?
A very young man had severe blunt trauma with severe head injury. As part of his evaluation, he had a “pan-scan” which of course…
Wide Complex Tachycardia with Huge ST Elevation. What is going on?
This 70-something woman with no significant past history (no previous ECGs or cardiac history) presented by EMS with fairly acute chest…
A man in his 50s with abdominal pain and a computer read of ***Acute MI ***
Submitted by Dr. Arjun J V, Written by Pendell Meyers A man in his 50s with history of diabetes presented with acute onset abdominal…
What does LBBB look like in severe hypothermia? Is there a long QT? Is the QT appropriate for the temperature?
This patient was found down in a Minneapolis winter. He was very cold with frostbitten fingers and toes. He was alert but…