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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MAY 13, 2024
He noted that his father died from a heart attack in his early 50s prompting his presentation to the emergency department. Chest Pain – Benign Early Repol or OMI? He reported substernal chest pressure with radiation to his left arm that started at work several hours prior to arrival and had somewhat improved since onset.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 2, 2009
male presents because he "thought he might be having a heart attack." First, this patient had a known stent in the "marginal" artery and thought he was having a heart attack. Case 2 A 38 year old male with h/o smoking only c/o a few hours of severe substernal chest pain; he thinks he is having a heart attack.
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Gold Cross Ambulance Service
JUNE 29, 2022
In today’s blog, we take a closer look at 10 of the most common reasons that people call for an ambulance. Gallbladder attacks, appendicitis or an abdominal obstruction are examples of reasons why someone may call for EMS as a result of abdominal pain. That being said, the underlying reason for the call may be similar.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
He reported a history of “Wolf-Parkinson-White” and “heart attack” but said neither had been treated. This has been discussed many times before on this blog. In-depth discussion is beyond the scope of this blog. These diagnoses were not found in his medical records nor even a baseline ECG. Leave it alone.
TIMER
JANUARY 20, 2022
In this blog, we will tell you some key signs that indicate you are a suitable candidate for the job of an EMT. For instance, it can be bleeding, seizures or fit, heart attack, stroke, sudden breathing issue, or some other health problem or accident. There are certain jobs or roles that are not for everyone. Let’s find out.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
He stated it was similar to prior heart attacks. We've shown many cases on Dr. Smith's ECG Blog of subtle ECG findings that rapidly evolve into dramatic ST-T wave changes. The pain was still ongoing at arrival. He also noted a bilateral "odd feeling" in his arms. But we should not be surprised.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 9, 2023
No similar symptoms in the past. No prior exertional complaints of chest pain, dizziness, lightheadedness, or undue shortness of breath. No family history of sudden cardiac death, cardiomyopathy, premature CAD, or other cardiac issues. He denied headache or neck pain associated with exertion. No further troponins were measured. Covid PCR negative.
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