Ken Grauer, MD
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
For full discussion of this case — See ECG Blog #191 — == The 2-lead rhythm strip shown in Figure-1 was obtained from an elderly woman who presented to the ED following a syncopal episode. ECG Media Pearl # 8 ( 8:20 minutes Video ) — ECG Blog #191 — Distinguishing between A V D issociation vs Complete AV Block ( 2/6/2021 ).
Ken Grauer, MD
OCTOBER 13, 2023
The ECG in Figure-1 was obtained from a woman in her 60s — who was seen in the ED ( E mergency D epartment ) as part of her evaluation for trauma following a motor vehicle accident. Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. To do this — I apply the P s, Q s, 3 R Approach ( See ECG Blog #185 — for review of my system ).
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Ken Grauer, MD
NOVEMBER 18, 2023
For full discussion of this case — See ECG Blog #344 — == How would YOU interpret the lead II rhythm strip shown in Figure-1 ? Section 2F ( 6 pages = the " short " Answer ) from my ECG-2014 Pocket Brain book provides quick written review of the AV Blocks ( This is a free download ). Or — Is it “ something else ”?
Ken Grauer, MD
MAY 11, 2024
The 12-lead ECG and long lead II rhythms shown in Figure-1 — was obtained from an older man with a recent history of “easy fatiguability” and a presyncopal episode. QUESTIONS: How would YOU interpret the ECG in Figure-1 ? Figure-1: The initial ECG in today’s case. I outline my approach for doing so below.
Ken Grauer, MD
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
You are asked to interpret the ECG in Figure-1. What is the rhythm in ECG #1 ? MY Thoughts on the ECG in Figure-1: I routinely begin assessment of each 12-lead ECG I encounter — with interpretation of the rhythm. To do this — I apply the P s, Q s, 3 R Approach ( See ECG Blog #185 — for review of my system ).
Ken Grauer, MD
JANUARY 20, 2024
I was sent the tracing shown in Figure-1 — told only that this was a preoperative ECG obtained from an asymptomatic older woman scheduled for non-cardiac surgery. How would YOU interpret this ECG? Figure-1: Preoperative ECG from an asymptomatic older woman scheduled for non-cardiac surgery. The 12-lead ECG is very concerning.
Ken Grauer, MD
MARCH 29, 2023
The ECG in Figure-1 is from a man in his 30s — who overall has been healthy, except for a history of "intermittent palpitations" that he has had since childhood. He was hemodynamically stable with ECG #1. Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. To improve visualization — I've digitized the original ECG using PMcardio ).
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