“Seizure” in a 60 year old male
This 60 yo male had an apparent tonic clonic seizure. He had no history of seizures. He was unconscious for 8 minutes and slowly…
How will you save this critically ill patient? A fundamental and lifesaving ECG interpretation that everyone must recognize instantly.
Written by Pendell Meyers A woman in her 30s called EMS for acute symptoms including near-syncope, nausea, diaphoresis, and abdominal pain.…
Tachycardia and hyperkalemia. What will happen after therapy with 1 gram of Ca gluconate and some bicarbonate?
A 20-something type, 1 diabetic presented by EMS with altered mental status. Blood pressure was 117/80, pulse 161, Resp 45, SpO2 100 on…
Acute dyspnea in an older woman, is it OMI?
Written by Willy Frick A woman in her 90s with a history of end stage renal disease and complete heart block status post dual…
A young man with persistent palpitations
Written by Pendell Meyers A teenager was playing basketball when he suddenly developed palpitations and lightheadedness. He presented soon…
A 40-something with 2 hours of new active chest pain and new T-wave inversion
A 41-year-old male who presents to the emergency department with chest pain. Patient reports approximately 2 hours prior to arrival…
Vomiting, Diarrhea, and “Bubbles in my Chest”
A 60-something complained of vomiting, diarrhea overnight, and “bubbles in my chest” that started just prior to calling 911. He…
See What PM Cardio Digitization can do with this ECG
This was a patient with chest pain. The ECG was faxed to a cardiologist. But it was very difficult for him to see. He showed this…
Chest pain with anterior ST depression: look what happens if you use posterior leads.
Don’t forget to watch the Webinar: Smith and Pendell Meyers interpret ECGs for OMI or not OMI on Monday Feb 12 at 11 AM U.S.…