Acute altered mental status, ST Elevation, Hyperacute T-waves, and evolving T-wave inversion. OMI?
EMS was called to a home for a “life alert” (a simple device used by patients to call for medical help in the outpatient setting).…
This ECG is nearly pathognomonic. What is it? (hint: it’s not Wellens’)
I was texted this ECG: What did I say? My response: “takotusubo” Even without a history, this is the likely diagnosis. …
Spiked Helmet Sign
A middle-aged woman presented with symptoms of mild ischemic stroke. There were no chest symptoms. An ECG was recorded as part of the…
Prolonged (63 minutes) Ventricular Fibrillation, Followed by Shock. What’s going on?
A middle-aged patient presented in continued ventricular fibrillation after 5 minutes of down time and 45 minutes of prehospital resuscitation…
Prolonged (63 minutes) Ventricular Fibrillation, Followed by Shock. What’s going on?
A middle-aged patient presented in continued ventricular fibrillation after 5 minutes of down time and 45 minutes of prehospital resuscitation…