ECG & Echo Learning

JANUARY 18, 2023

I C Glucose-lowering therapy should be considered in ACS patients with glucose levels >10 mmol/L (>180 mg/dL), while episodes of hypoglycaemia (defined as glucose levels <_3.9 I C In patients on metformin and/or SGLT2 inhibitors, renal function should be monitored for at least 3 days after angiography.

STEMI 40

STEMI Coronary OR Defibrillator 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

If this is ACS with Aslanger's pattern , the ST depression vector of subendocardial ischemia (due to simultaneous 3 vessel or left main ACS) is directed toward lead II (inferior and lateral). On epinephrine and norepinephrine drips." There is also STD in V2-V4 (but maximal in V5-V6).

ACS 52

ACS CPR CAD Heart Attack 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

Although this is considered a "STEMI equivalent" and the ACC/AHA guidelines even approve of thrombolytics for ACS with this ECG, the usual criteria used to alert the cath lab team of an inbound Code STEMI are not met by this ECG. For instance: sepsis, bleeding, dehydration, hypoxia, and mild ACS.

Coronary 52

Coronary ACS ALS STEMI 52