ECG of the Week: 26th August 2013
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AUGUST 25, 2013
lady with a past h(x) of COPD and AF presents with worsening SOB, atypical CP and this ECG
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Diffuse Subendocardial Ischemia on the ECG. Left main? 3-vessel disease? No!
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2016
It was edited by Smith CASE : A 52-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension and COPD summoned EMS with complaints of chest pain, weakness and nausea. An immediate 12-lead EKG was obtained: There is ST elevation in leads aVR and V1, with marked ST depression in I, II, III, aVF, V3-V6. What should be done?
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A woman in her 20s with syncope
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Written by Magnus Nossen, edits by Smith The patient in today's case is an 85-year-old male with a history of COPD and dementia. Below is his presentation ECG. The above ECG was originally recorded with a paper speed of 50mm/sec. Interpretation: The ECG shows sinus rhythm at 94 beats per minute. What do you think?
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