ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

Current can be alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) with AC typically more dangerous as it is more likely to cause tetanic contractions and increase contact time with the electrical source. 2,3,5 Except for laundry or electrical car outlets (240 V AC), all U.S. household outlets are rated at 120 V AC.

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Operating Room ACS Critical Care Coronary 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 27, 2023

I did not think it was due to ACS, but we ordered an ED ECG immediately: What do you think? But in this case the clinical scenario is not right for acute ACS with OMI, and there is very high voltage, and the patient is very young, (though beware of young patients , even 29 year olds!! I was not worried for a coronary etiology.

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Coronary ACS Naloxone Plasma 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2019

The biphasic T wave is consistent with recent reperfusion of an occluded coronary artery supplying the inferior region. Here’s the angiogram of the RCA : No thrombus or plaque rupture in the RCA (or any coronary artery) was found. This MI wasn’t caused by a ruptured plaque of CAD - it was a coronary artery dissection of the RCA.

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EMS 12-Lead

APRIL 8, 2022

Cardiology admitted him for observation with plans for next-day coronary angiogram. Smith and Meyers found that patients presenting with high-risk ACS and any ST-depression, even less than 1 mm, maximal in leads V1-V4 to be 97% specific for OMI and 96% specific for OMI requiring emergent PCI. [5] 1] Driver, B. 2] van Gorselen, E.,

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STEMI ALS Coronary CAD 130

REBEL EM

JANUARY 29, 2024

Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Paper: Aykan AC et al. PMID: 23102885 Aykan AC et al. Because the lungs receive 100% of cardiac output, it has been hypothesized that a lower dose of thrombolytic therapy may still be effective with a better safety profile [3][4]. Clin Exp Emerg Med 2023. PMID: 15262836 Sharifi M et al.

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ALS ACS OR CPR 137

EMDocs

OCTOBER 21, 2023

A 68-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease with a drug eluting stent placed 2 months ago presents with dizziness and vomiting that began 3 hours ago. The NIHSS cutoff that predicts outcomes is 4 points higher in AC compared with PC infarctions. Epub 2016 Jul 15.

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EMS ALS OR ACS 74

EMS 12-Lead

APRIL 2, 2022

He reported a history of ischemic cardiomyopathy with coronary stent placement approximately 10 years prior, but could not recall the specific artery involved. Anecdotally, had there been symptoms unequivocally consistent with ACS then one could justifiably make the case for a potential D1 occlusion. Attached is the first ECG.

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ALS STEMI Coronary OR 130

ECG & Echo Learning

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Below follows a drug manual for use in the CCU (coronary care unit), ICU (intensive care unit) or ER (emergency room). μg/kg/min + + + ++ Low dose dopamine stimulates D1 receptors and induces vasodilation in coronary, renal, cerebral and mesenteric vessels. Increases coronary blood flow. Coronary flow enhanced.

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E-9-1-1 ALS Coronary Epinephrine 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Some providers were worried about ACS because of this ECG. My answer alleviated their concern for ACS and no further workup was done for ACS. showed that , when T-waves are inverted in precordial leads, if they are also inverted in lead III and V1, then pulmonary embolism is far more likely than ACS. Kosuge et al.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2018

When he showed it to me, I said "Ouch, looks like an acute coronary occlusion. no LBBB or paced rhythm), acute coronary occlusion MI (OMI) is diagnosed in approximately 75% of cases. The Smith-Modified Sgarbossa Criteria Accurately Diagnose Acute Coronary Occlusion in Emergency Department Patients With Ventricular Paced Rhythm.

Coronary 52

Coronary STEMI Paramedic ALS 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 3, 2017

It is our job to identify this entity and ensure these patients receive the same care they would for a STEMI in any other coronary artery territory. Therein lies the limitation of electrocardiography in diagnosing acute coronary occlusion. Tips for recognizing Acute Posterior STEMI: 1. Neth Heart J. 2007; 15: 16-21. Wung SF, Drew BJ.

STEMI 52

STEMI E-9-1-1 Coronary ALS 52

ALiEM

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A 94-year-old female with a past medical history of hypertension, coronary artery disease, chronic venous stasis, and permanent pacemaker placement initially presented to triage complaining of left hip pain in the setting of a fall shortly prior to arrival. 2016 Jun;21(3):264-73. Epub 2016 Feb 8. 2016 May; 5(3):256.

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ACS Coronary OR 152

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2024

Answer : Cardiac Transplant Complications Epidemiology: There were over 3,000 heart transplants in North America in 2016. 3,10 Coronary Allograft Vasculopathy Nicknamed “The Achilles Heel of Heart Transplantation,” this accounts for the majority of patient mortality in the 5-10 year range.

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EMS E-9-1-1 ACS Coronary 63

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

According to the STEMI paradigm, the patient doesn’t have an acute coronary occlusion and doesn't need emergent reperfusion, so the paramedics can bring them to the ED for assessment, without involving cardiologists. STEMI criteria, and automated interpretations based on it, will miss acute coronary occlusion. Int J Cardiol 2016 3.

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STEMI Coronary Paramedic ALS 63

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

54 It is vital to consider dangerous epigastric pain mimickers like acute coronary syndrome (ACS), hepatobiliary disease, or pancreatitis. doi:10.1136/tsaco-2016-000064 Zink KA, Mayberry JC, Peck EG, Schreiber MA. CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain–United States, 2016. 2017;2(1):e000064.

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ED E-9-1-1 Emergency Department ALS 98

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Finally, much of this correlates well with The new Canadian Syncope Arrhythmia Risk Score , just published in 2016, results of which are given below in the Annotated Bibliography. Negative predictors included dementia, pacemaker, coronary revascularization, and cerebrovascular disease. 2) Boston syncope rule: J Emerg Med. to 3.80).

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