Ken Grauer, MD
JUNE 27, 2024
The ECG in Figure-1 — was obtained from an older man with known coronary disease. He developed cardiac arrest shortly after the ECG in Figure-1 was recorded. QUESTIONS: How would YOU interpret the ECG in Figure-1 ? QUESTIONS: How would YOU interpret the ECG in Figure-1 ? Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. (
Ken Grauer, MD
DECEMBER 29, 2023
QUESTION: HOW would YOU interpret the ECG in Figure-1 — if no clinical information was provided? Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. ( To improve visualization — I've digitized the original ECG using PMcardio ). = The ECG in Figure-1 — was obtained following successful resuscitation.
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Ken Grauer, MD
AUGUST 4, 2023
MY Approach to the Rhythm in Figure-1: As per ECG Blog #185 — I favor the P s, Q s, 3 R Approach for interpretation of the cardiac rhythm — beginning with whichever of these 5 KEY Parameters is easiest to assess for the tracing in front of me: At least in the single lead II rhythm strip seen in Figure-1 — The Q RS complex appears to be narrow.
Ken Grauer, MD
MAY 26, 2023
The ECG in Figure-1 was obtained from a 60-ish year old man with a history of coronary disease ( including prior CABG ) — who presented to the ED ( E mergency D epartment ) with new CP ( C hest P ain ) of 3 hours duration , diaphoresis and nausea/vomiting. The patient was hypotensive at the time his initial ECG in Figure-1 was obtained.
ACEP Now
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Neonatal resuscitation is common; 10 percent of the four million newborns in the U.S. 2 These rare scenarios are difficult to prepare for; resuscitation guidelines are not strictly followed in more than 90 percent of cases. Neonatal resuscitation is common; 10 percent of the four million newborns in the U.S. 3 Click to enlarge.
Ken Grauer, MD
JUNE 6, 2023
== P lease N OTE : After today — No new ECG Blog posts for 2- to -3 weeks. — I will also not be prompt in replying to emails. == All material on this ECG Blog site remains open! So IF you are looking for ECG material — There is plenty on this web site! Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. I'll be back! —
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 25, 2024
The patient was brought to the ED and had this ECG recorded: What do you think? The ECG shows severe ischemia, possibly posterior OMI. After cardiac arrest, I ALWAYS wait 15 minutes after an ECG like this and record another. == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 7/5 /2024 ): == Clinical ECG interpretation is a 2-Step process.
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