Recurrent Seizure. Or was it syncope? Diagnosis made after 20 years. But then changed again!
This was written by Magnus Nossen. Today’s case is a bit different from the usual case on Dr. Smith’s ECG blog. This case tells a…
Syncope and a short pause on event monitor
Written by Willy Frick A middle aged man was inspecting the food in his (closed) oven when he felt a few moments of light-headedness. He…
A woman in her 50s with multiple episodes of syncope
By Sofiya Diurba MD, reviewed by Meyers, Grauer A woman in her 50s with PMH known RBBB and prior syncopal events presents to the ED for five…
“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…
Syncope While Driving. Activate the Cath Lab?
A 50-something had syncope while driving. He was belted and it was low speed. He had a prehospital ECG. He was ambulatory at…
A man in his 60s with syncope and ST depression. What does the ECG mean?
Written by Sean Trostel MD, peer reviewed by Meyers, Smith, Grauer, etc. A man in his 60s with a history of severe alcohol use disorder and…
A woman in her 20s with syncope
Written by Destiny Folk MD, with edits by Meyers, peer reviewed by Smith and Grauer A woman in her late 20s with a past medical history of…
An asymptomatic man in his 50s with heart rate in the 160s – what is the diagnosis? How will you manage this?
Written by Pendell Meyers A man in his late 50s with history of CAD with CABG, COPD, smoking, cirrhosis, and other comorbidities…
A woman in her 50s with shortness of breath
Case written by Neha Ray, MD, with edits by Meyers, Smith, Grauer A woman in her 50s presented for evaluation of multiple episodes of…
A man in his 60s with a seemingly mechanical fall and subsequent seizure. Until the ECG.
Written by Pendell Meyers A man in his 60s is brought in to the ED by EMS for a fall witnessed by his wife, followed by multiple episodes of…