Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 19, 2020

A followup ECG was recorded 2 days later: No definite evidence of infarction. Diagnosis of MINOCA should be made according to the Fourth Universal Definition of MI, in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) (no lesion ≥50%). In this case, profound shock for 1 hour would result in the same degree of infarction.

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Defibrillator CPR Coronary CAD 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Patient stated that he has had glucose over 400 even though he has not missed any doses of insulin. Lead aVL in ECG #2 now shows subtle-but-real coved ST depression, that is the mirror-image opposite picture of the new coved ST elevation that we now see in lead III.

ED 108

ED Coronary CAD STEMI 108

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

A man in his 70s with past medical history of hypertension, dyslipidemia, CAD s/p left circumflex stent 2 years prior presented to the ED with worsening intermittent exertional chest pain relieved by rest. Written by Nathanael Franks MD, reviewed by Meyers, Smith, Grauer, etc. In my opinion, I think it looks more like subendocardial ischemia.

ACS 83

ACS Coronary ALS CAD 83

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 10, 2023

CAD-RADS category 1. --No The most remarkable finding on ECG #1 — is fairly shallow but-definitely-present T wave inversion in leads V1-thru-V5. Now, with elevated troponins, Wellens' syndrome is likely. A CT Coronary angiogram was ordered. Here are the results: --Minimally obstructive coronary artery disease. --LAD

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Coronary STEMI CAD OR 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

J Electrocardiol [Internet] 2022;Available from: [link] Cardiology opinion: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (EF 30-35%) V Fib Cardiac arrest Prolonged QTC NSTEMI (Smith comment: is it NSTEMI or is it Takotsubo? -- these are entirely different) Moderate single-vessel CAD. I could have told you this (and did tell you this) without an MRI.

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Emergency Department E-9-1-1 Coronary STEMI 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 19, 2023

Concerning history, known CAD" Recorded 2 hours after pain onset: What do you think? To realize — Assessment of ECG #1 is complicated by knowing: i ) That today’s patient has a history of documented CAD ; and , ii ) The lack o f a prior tracing for comparison at the time the initial ECG was interpreted.

STEMI 52

STEMI Coronary CAD OR 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 22, 2023

The patient proceeded to cath where all coronaries were described as normal with no evidence of any CAD, spasm, or any other abnormality. She has not had a heart catheterization or after this event so the presence or absence of CAD is still unknown.

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E-9-1-1 CAD OR STEMI 75

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2010

He had no previous history of CAD, and presented with very typical waxing and waning chest pain, much worse with exertion but also present at rest and on presentation, though his pain was minimal at the time of the ECG. This is all suggestive of posterior STEMI, but not definitely diagnostic. I saw this 59 year old male 3 weeks ago.

STEMI 52

STEMI CAD OR 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

A formal echocardiogram was completed the next day and again showed a normal ejection fraction without any focal wall motion abnormalities to suggest CAD. She has not had a heart catheterization or after this event so the presence or absence of CAD is still unknown. The Troponin I was cycled over time and was 0.353 followed by 0.296.

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E-9-1-1 CAD STEMI OR 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

We also asked one of our electrophysiologists who states that patients should not be started on flecainide without first ruling out CAD, to prevent situations like this. But this is not definite because the angiogram was not done at the same time as the ECG changes suggesting OMI. He was taken to the cath lab.

STEMI 52

STEMI ACS CAD OR 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2018

She had a normal EF, and no significant CAD, and was taking flecainide to suppress the AF. So, while the “ Bottom LINE ” is that we do not have a definitive answer — in the interest of academic discussion, I’ll present my rationale for why I believe the initial ECG shows AFlutter ( and not VT ) , in this patient with Flecainide toxicity.

OR 52

OR ED CAD Overdose 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 11, 2019

He also had non-acute CAD of the RCA (50%) and LCX (50%). B OTTOM L ine : While ECG #1 does not satisfy the definition of a STEMI — as per Dr. Meyers, it really looks like a cute L AD O MI. Cardiology was called and the patient was taken for urgent catheterization with the time from ED arrival to cath about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

STEMI 52

STEMI ACS CAD ED 52

My Paramedic Blog

AUGUST 29, 2013

We found the address matching that of a farm, but the message on our CAD (Computer Assisted Dispatch System) said the location was towards the back of the farm and in a trailer. Sure doesn’t match the description we were given by dispatch, definitely not a ladies house! Me: “Pretty quiet here.”

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Paramedic Ambulance CAD EMS 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 6, 2019

Lead I has a definitively hyperacute T-wave without STE. She also had non-acute CAD of the left main (50%) and LCX (75%). Clearly, if repeat ECG showed more diffuse, increased ST elevation — a definitive diagnosis of a STEMI would more easily be made. This ECG shows persistent Occlusion MI but does not meet STEMI criteria.

STEMI 52

STEMI ALS ACS OR 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

As I met the paramedics and cath team in the lab, I was ready to see severe coronary disease (CAD), but the vessels were non-obstructive. 6,7 Surgical repair of AS, by either TAVR or SAVR, is the definitive treatment for this condition. Authors' commentary: Cardiogenic shock in the setting of severe aortic stenosis.

Coronary 52

Coronary ACS ALS STEMI 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 24, 2023

Written by Jesse McLaren, with comments from Smith An 85 year old with a history of CAD presented with 3 hours of chest pain that feels like heartburn but that radiates to the left arm. Below is the ECG. What do you think? There’s sinus bradycardia, first degree AV block, normal axis, delayed R wave progression, and normal voltages.

STEMI 52

STEMI Coronary CAD OR 52