ECG & Echo Learning

JANUARY 18, 2023

STEMI , ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction ). 1 Initial diagnosis of STEMI ECG Management Recommendation Level of evidence A 12-lead ECG should be interpreted immediately (within 10 minutes) at first medical contact. I B ECG monitoring should start immediately and a defibrillator must be ready.

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STEMI Coronary OR Defibrillator 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

There is a very small amount of STE in some of the anterior, lateral, and inferior leads which do NOT meet STEMI criteria. The case was reviewed by all parties, and it was stated correctly that the ECG does not meet the STEMI criteria. In the ambulance during transport, the patient suddenly suffered VF arrest.

STEMI 52

STEMI Coronary ACS Defibrillator 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

He reportedly told his family "I think I'm having a heart attack", then they immediately drove him to the ED, and he was able to ambulate into the triage area before he collapsed and became unresponsive. It was reportedly a PEA arrest; there was no recorded V Fib and no defibrillation. CPR was initiated immediately.

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ACS CPR CAD Heart Attack 52