Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 10, 2025

The latest is Langlois-Carbonneau et al. If we took this as the gold standard, we would conclude that the computer interpretation was safe and accurate at least accurate enough to not miss STEMI, and that physicians should not be interrupted to interpret it, because there would be no change in patient management.

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STEMI OR Coronary Emergency Department 89

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Cath lab declined as it is not a STEMI." And now this finding is even formally endorsed as a "STEMI equivalent" in the 2022 ACC guidelines!!! Another myocardial wall is sacrificed at the altar of the STEMI/NonSTEMI mindset. de Winter et al in N Engl J Med 359:2071-2073, 2008. Cath attending is aware. Abstract 556.

STEMI 96

STEMI Coronary ACS OR 96

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 20, 2024

This patient does not show up in the STEMI registry, and the time to reperfusion will likely not be identified as the problem that it was. The STEMI registry will show very high sensitivity of the ECG for STEMI, obscuring the fact the STEMI has low sensitivity for OMI Queen of Hearts sees it easily, like readers of the blog would.

STEMI 121

STEMI CAD ED ALS 121

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

COACT: The COACT trial was fatally flawed, and because of it, many cardiologists are convinced that if there are no STEMI criteria, the patient does not need to go to the cath lab. Lemkes JS, Janssens GN, van der Hoeven NW, et al. These physicians did not want a patient with an OMI that was not a STEMI to be randomized to no angiogram.

Defibrillator 113

Defibrillator STEMI Coronary ALS 113

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The conventional machine algorithm interpreted this ECG as STEMI. See this post of RV MI with both McConnell sign and "D" sign: Inferior and Posterior STEMI. She was out walking her dog when she developed sudden dizziness and light-headedness. When EMS found her, she was dyspneic and diaphoretic.

E-9-1-1 128

E-9-1-1 Coronary STEMI ALS 128

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 31, 2020

Meyers, Weingart and Smith published their OMI Manifesto — in which they extensively document the critically important concept that management of acute MI by separation into a “STEMI” vs “non-STEMI” classification is an irreversibly flawed approach.

STEMI 52

STEMI Coronary EMR ALS 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 2, 2019

They wanted to know if I would like them to activate the outside hospital's "STEMI alert." But of course, this is not a STEMI by definition as it does not meet STEMI criteria. The STEMI guidelines do state that hyperacute T-waves "may indicate early acute myocardial infarction" but do not discuss it as a "STEMI equivalent."

STEMI 52

STEMI ALS ED OR 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

So this NSTEMI was likely a STEMI(-)OMI with delayed reperfusion. The patient was admitted as ‘NSTEMI’ which is supposed to represent a non-occlusive MI, but the underlying pathophysiology is analogous to a transient STEMI. Deutch et al. Fortunately the patient did not reocclude while awaiting the angiogram.

STEMI 117

STEMI Coronary ACS ED 117

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Notice on the right side of the image how the algorithm correctly measures STE sufficient in V1 and V2 to meet STEMI criteria in a man older than age 40. As most would agree, this ECG shows highly specific findings of anterolateral OMI, even with STEMI criteria in this case. Thus, this is obvious STEMI(+) OMI until proven otherwise.

STEMI 98

STEMI Coronary Paramedic OR 98

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Dr. Smith’s ECG Blog has published a growing list of over 40 cases of ECGs falsely labeled ‘normal’ by the computer which are diagnostic of Occlusion MI, and Smith et al. Smith’s ECG Blog has published a growing list of over 40 cases of ECGs falsely labeled ‘normal’ by the computer which are diagnostic of Occlusion MI, and Smith et al.

STEMI 119

STEMI Emergency Department Coronary OR 119

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 21, 2024

The ECG shows obvious STEMI(+) OMI due to probable proximal LAD occlusion. In such cases — radiofrequency ablation of ectopic beats triggering malignant ventricular arrhythmias was needed for control of arrhythmic storm because the antiarrhythmic medications tried were ineffective ( Marrouche et al — JACC 5;43(9): 1715-20, 2004 ).

Defibrillator 131

Defibrillator Coronary ALS STEMI 131

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Lindahl et al. From Gue at al. STEMI MINOCA versus NSTEMI MINOCA STEMI occurs in the presence of transmural ischaemia due to transient or persistent complete occlusion of the infarct-related coronary artery. This has resulted in an under-representation of STEMI MINOCA patients in the literature. References: 1.

Coronary 109

Coronary E-9-1-1 STEMI ACS 109

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 19, 2023

This is diagnostic of infero-posterior OMI, but it is falsely negative by STEMI criteria and with falsely negative posterior leads (though they do show mild ST elevation in V4R). They were less likely to have STEMI on ECG, and more likely to be initially diagnosed as non-ACS. Herzog et al. Khan et al. Circulation 2007 2.

STEMI 98

STEMI ACS OR ALS 98

EMS 12-Lead

APRIL 21, 2022

STEMI was activated and the patient went to Cath on arrival. From Smith ECG Blog LCx occlusion There is aVR STE with broad STD, appreciable in both Leads II and V5. Readers interested in a more robust discussion of STD vectors, and their implications in OMI, are encouraged to read this phenomenal post at the Smith ECG Blog.

Coronary 130

Coronary ALS OR ACS 130

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

This has been discussed many times before on this blog. In-depth discussion is beyond the scope of this blog. The receiving emergency physician consulted with interventional cardiology who stated there was no STEMI. Bigger et al. Is there STEMI? Sadowski ZP, Alexander JH, Skrabucha B, et al. Leave it alone.

STEMI 107

STEMI Coronary Heart Attack ACS 107

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 7, 2013

Thus, this is both an anterior and inferior STEMI. How old is this antero-inferior STEMI? Although acute anterior STEMI frequently has narrow QR-waves within one hour of onset (1. Raitt et al.) [and Armstrong et al.)], the presence of such well developed anterior Q-wave suggests completed transmural STEMI.

STEMI 52

STEMI E-9-1-1 ALS Coronary 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

There’s inferior ST depression which is reciprocal to subtle lateral convex ST elevation, and the precordial T waves are subtly hyperacute – all concerning for STEMI(-)OMI of proximal LAD. There’s ST elevation I/aVL/V2 that meet STEMI criteria. This is obvious STEMI(+)OMI of proximal LAD. Non-STEMI or STEMI(-)OMI?

STEMI 52

STEMI Paramedic Coronary ALS 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A Short Comment on PIRP and T Waves: Oliva et al found a strong association of myocardial rupture with postinfarction regional pericarditis. Another possible cause of pseudonormalization of T waves mentioned many times on this blog is the pseudonormalization caused by re-occlusion of an infarct related reperfused coronary artery.

STEMI 109

STEMI Coronary OR ALS 109

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Patient still not having chest pain however this is more concerning for OMI/STEMI. Wellens' syndrome is a syndrome of Transient OMI (old terminology would be transient STEMI). As far as I can tell, there is only one randomized trial of immediate vs. delayed intervention for transient STEMI. Lemkes JS, et al.

Coronary 118

Coronary STEMI ED OR 118

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 13, 2013

You can see how V1, V2, aVR, and V4R would have ST elevation in either a right ventricular STEMI or with a septal STEMI, and how lateral leads, and even posterior leads, would have reciprocal ST depression. In a 1999 study by Engelen et al. of patients with anterior STEMI, ST elevation of greater than or equal to 3.0

STEMI 52

STEMI Coronary ALS ACS 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 18, 2014

Thus, this is BOTH an anterior and inferior STEMI in the setting of RBBB. How old is this antero-inferior STEMI? Although acute anterior STEMI frequently has narrow QR-waves within one hour of onset (1. Raitt et al.), Raitt et al.), Armstrong et al.), 3) Oliva et al. (4) Armstrong PW et al.

STEMI 52

STEMI E-9-1-1 ALS Coronary 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Here is his ED ECG at triage: Obvious high lateral OMI that does not quite meet STEMI criteria. Studies such as those by Moise et al 14 and Ellis et al 39 have shown that the relative risk of developing an acute myocardial infarction in the territory supplied by an artery with a 70%. He was started on nitro gtt.

Coronary 122

Coronary ACS OR EMR 122

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 17, 2024

for those of you who do not do Emergency Medicine, ECGs are handed to us without any clinical context) The ECG was read simply as "No STEMI." In fact, Kosuge et al. Stein et al. This is a paper worth reading : Marchik et al. Kosuge et al. Witting et al. of patients with PE and 3.3% of patients without PE.

E-9-1-1 139

E-9-1-1 ACS Emergency Department Coronary 139

EMS 12-Lead

APRIL 14, 2022

There is mixed overlap of ST-segment elevation (STE), ST-segment depression (STD), Hyperacute T waves (HATW), and deWinter pattern (which the ACC regards as a STEMI-equivalent but is better suited under the blanket of OMI). link] [1] Zachary et al. Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 18 (4), 752-760. [2] 2] Costanzo, L. Physiology.

ACS 130

ACS Paramedic Coronary ALS 130

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 10, 2017

link] Hughes KE et al. The cath lab was activated, as it should be with transient STEMI. See this case of transient STEMI: Spontaneous Reperfusion and Re-occlusion - My Bad Thinking Contributes to a Death. Computer algorithms are completely unreliable at diagnosing STEMI, with both poor sensitivity and poor specificity.

STEMI 52

STEMI Ambulance ED ALS 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The prehospital and ED computer interpretation was inferior STEMI: There’s normal sinus rhythm, first degree AV block and RBBB, normal axis and normal voltages. The paramedic notes called STEMI into question: “EMS disagree with monitor for STEMI callout. Vitals were normal except for oxygen saturation of 94%. Vitals were normal.

STEMI 73

STEMI Paramedic Coronary ED 73

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

You can subscribe for news and early access (via participating in our studies) to the Queen of Hearts here: [link] queen-form This EMS ECG was transmitted to the nearby Emergency Department where it was remotely reviewed by a physician, who interpreted it as normal, or at least without any features of ischemia or STEMI.

STEMI 98

STEMI Coronary Defibrillator EMS 98

REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Zeymer HT et al. References: Zeymer HT et al. PMID: 37634145 Post Peer Reviewed By: Anand Swaminathan, MD (Twitter/X: @EMSwami ) The post The ECLS-SHOCK Trial: ECPR in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog. bleeding, stroke, limb ischemia, and hemolysis). Control: 53.4%

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Life Support Coronary CPR ICU 136

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Echo on the day after admission showed EF of 30-35% and antero-apical wall akinesis with an LV thrombus [these frequently form in complete or near complete (no early reperfusion) anterior STEMI because of akinesis/stasis] 2 more days later, this was recorded: ST elevation is still present. Claeys MJ, Bosmans J, Veenstra L, et al.

STEMI 52

STEMI ALS ICU OR 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

This ECG was read as “No STEMI” with no prior available for comparison. It is true this ECG does not meet STEMI criteria (there is 1.0 Armstrong et al. The Queen of Hearts sees it of course: Still none of these three ECGs meet STEMI criteria. Instead we discussed 5 minute delays for the STEMI(+) OMI patients.

STEMI 52

STEMI ACS Coronary Epinephrine 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 14, 2023

So we activated the Cath Lab Angiogram: Impression and Recommendations: Culprit for the patient's anterior ST segment myocardial infarction and out of hospital V-fib cardiac arrest is a thrombotic occlusion of the mid LAD The first troponin returned barely elevated at 36 ng/L (URL = 35) In our study of initial troponin in STEMI, 26.8%

E-9-1-1 98

E-9-1-1 Defibrillator CPR STEMI 98

EMS 12-Lead

APRIL 2, 2022

Figure 1-1 My colleague, a faithful student of ECG interpretation, handed me the tracing and said that it warranted STEMI activation because of apparent terminal QRS distortion (TQRSD) in V2. ASA 324mg was administered while a STEMI activation was simultaneously transmitted to the nearest PCI center. 4] Baranchuk, A, et al.

ALS 130

ALS STEMI Coronary OR 130

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

Here it is: Obvious Inferior Posterior STEMI (+) OMI. Initial troponin was: 3 ng/L We showed that the first troponin in acute STEMI is often negative in at least 27%. Aside on ECG Research: 20% of Definite diagnostic STEMI (Cox et al.) The cath lab was activated prehospital But imagine if the patient had walked in.

STEMI 96

STEMI Coronary Ambulance ED 96

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

Evidence regarding intervention to non-culprit plaques is mixed and beyond the scope of this blog post. Heitner et al. We have on many occasions in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog, highlighted the downside of indiscriminate use of morphine in patients who present with new ischemic CP ( C hest P ain ). DOI:10.1161/CIRCINTERVENTIONS.118.007305),

ACS 121

ACS ALS OR STEMI 121

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 3, 2022

Step 1 to missing posterior MI is relying on the STEMI criteria. A prospective validation of STEMI criteria based on the first ED ECG found it was only 21% sensitive for Occlusion MI, and disproportionately missed inferoposterior OMI.[1] But it is still STEMI negative. A 15 lead ECG was done (below). In a study last year, 14.4%

STEMI 52

STEMI Coronary ALS ACS 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

The Queen of Hearts agrees: Here the Queen explains why: However, it was not interpreted correctly by the providers: ED interpretation of ECG: "paced rhythm, LBBB but no STEMI pattern." Most large STEMI have peak troponin I in the 20.0 There are hyperacute T-waves in V5 and V6. Next trop in AM. Peak trop 257.97 ng/mL - 80.0

CAD 111

CAD STEMI ACS ALS 111

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Here, I do not see OMI (although the ECG is falsely STEMI positive with just over 1 mm STE in V1 and about 2.5 In the 500+ Comments I have written on Dr. Smith's ECG Blog since becoming an Associate Editor in 2018 — I do not believe we have had a case of RA-LL lead reversal. What do you think? mm STE in V2).

ALS 111

ALS STEMI Coronary OR 111