REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Revascularization of the culprit lesion remains one of the few established treatments though there are numerous other unproven modalities including extracorporeal life support (ECLS). Extracorporeal Life Support in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock. Extracorporeal Life Support in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock.

Life Support 136

Life Support Coronary CPR ICU 136

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 19, 2020

She was unable to be defibrillated but was cannulated and placed on ECMO in our Emergency Department (ECLS - extracorporeal life support). This is a troponin I level that is almost exclusively seen in STEMI. So this is either a case of MINOCA, or a case of Type II STEMI. Troponin I rose to 44.1

Defibrillator 52

Defibrillator CPR Coronary CAD 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

He was started on Extracorporeal Life Support ("VA ECMO") Here is the ECG on ECMO: Very low voltage On Day 3, the EF recovered (that seems quick!) In a series of 18 patients with COVID and ST elevation, 8 were diagnosed with STEMI, 6 of whom had an angiogram and it showed obstructive coronary disease. Angiogram was negative.

E-9-1-1 52

E-9-1-1 STEMI Coronary ALS 52