What is this rhythm? And what else does it show?
This was sent to me by my friend Sam Ghali (@EM_RESUS), https://twitter.com/EM_RESUS, with no information. Sam frequently just sends ECG…
A Patient with Respiratory Failure and a Computer “Normal” ECG
This ECG was presented in a conference. The patient had presented many times for SOB. On this occasion he was intubated for respiratory…
Chest pain resolved, and a “Normal” ED ECG
A previously healthy middle-aged male presented shortly after the acute onset of chest pain very shortly before calling 911. On arrival, he…
What will you do for this patient transferred to you who is now asymptomatic?
A middle-aged woman with history of hypertension presented to another hospital approximately 2 hours after onset of chest pain and shortness…
How accurate are the Monitor leads for ST Elevation?
This was a healthy young man who did not have a cardiac issue, but was on the monitor: Lead MCL1, which is mid-precordial, is the bottom…
Diffuse ST depression, and ST elevation in aVR. Left main, right?
This ECG was recorded on a middle-aged male with sickle cell disease and diffuse pain. Sinus rhythm Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) Diffuse…
A patient with cardiac arrest, ROSC, and right bundle branch block (RBBB).
A patient arrived after PEA arrest, with ROSC after intubation and chest compressions. Here is the initial 12-lead ECG: What is the…
Computer often fails to diagnose atrial fibrillation in ventricular paced rhythm, and that can be catastrophic
Case 1. An elderly patient presented with a massive hemiplegic ischemic stroke of 24 hours duration. CT stroke series showed a middle…
Chest pain and Convex ST Elevation in Precordial Leads
A 30-something y.o. male with PMH significant for anxiety, asthma, and alcohol use disorder presented with chest pain x 1 week. Patient…
How much time are you willing to wait for OMI to become STEMI (if it ever does)?
Written by Pendell Meyers, few edits by Smith A man in his 60s with history of stroke and hypertension but no known heart disease presented…