Ken Grauer, MD
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
The ECG in Figure-1 was obtained from a previously healthy man in his early 20s — who initially presented with GI symptoms, that then evolved into CP ( C hest P ain ). QUESTIONS: Given the above history — How would YOU interpret the initial ECG that is shown in Figure-1 ? Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. (
American Medical Compliance
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Electrocardiograms (EKGs) are at the top of modern healthcare as indispensable diagnostic tools for identifying arrhythmias, heart attacks, and other cardiac disorders. In this blog, we delve into the power of EKG training, the essential skills healthcare professionals need, and strategies to excel in using this life-saving technology.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 11, 2024
This is another case sent by the undergraduate (who is applying to med school) who works as an EKG tech. How is it possible that a kid who has not even started medical school can know so much about EKGs and cardiology? He had an EKG taken at the clinic: What do you think? Normal EKG”. Normal ECG.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 10, 2025
Written by Jesse McLaren A 50 year old presented to triage with one hour of chest pain, and the following ECG labeled normal by the computer (GE Marquette SL) algorithm. see reference below) Whats the gold standard for ECG interpretation: is it cardiologist interpretation? What do you think? The latest is Langlois-Carbonneau et al.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The way to get good at it is to see a lot of them, and also see a lot of fake HATWs (mimics) Here is a difficult pair of ECGs that demonstrate a difference: One ECG is normal variant STE. The more abnormal leads and lead areas you can identify in a given ECG — the more solid the evidence of acute OMI becomes. Which is which?
Ken Grauer, MD
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The ECG and long lead II rhythm strip in Figure-1 — was obtained from a COVID positive patient with persistent tachycardia not responding to Diltiazem. Figure-1: The initial ECG — obtained from a patient with persistent tachycardia. ( To improve visualization — I've digitized the original ECG using PMcardio ).
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
This is another case sent by the undergraduate (who is applying to med school) who works as an EKG tech. He was admitted to the hospital for evaluation of these symptoms — but no ECG was done at that time. This EKG is very subtle, but it is diagnostic of LAD occlusion. The Queen of Hearts does not see the hyperacute T waves.
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