EKG/ECG Resuscitation Wellness 
Ken Grauer, MD
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
The ECG in Figure-1 was obtained following successful resuscitation. Stat Echo — obtained shortly after successful resuscitation revealed anterior wall akinesis. QUESTIONS: In view of the above history — How would YOU interpret the ECG in Figure-1 ? Is this ECG finding present in today’s initial ECG?
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
APRIL 26, 2024
The ECG in Figure-1 — was obtained on the scene by EMS ( E mergency M edical S ervices ). He was hemodynamically stable — but clearly distressed with a sense of “impending doom” at the time ECG #1 was recorded. QUESTIONS: How would YOU interpret the initial ECG in Figure-1 ? Extra Credit: How many beats are seen on this ECG?
Ken Grauer, MD
JULY 29, 2023
The ECG in Figure-1 was obtained from an 18-year old woman — who moments before been resuscitated from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. How would YOU interpret her post-resuscitation ECG? Does this ECG in Figure-1 provide clue(s) to the etiology of this patient's cardiac arrest? About A RVC/ A RVD.
Ken Grauer, MD
AUGUST 8, 2024
I was sent the ECG shown in Figure-1 — told only that that this middle-aged woman noted chest tightness and nausea an hour earlier. QUESTIONS: How would YOU interpret the ECG in Figure-1 ? — IF told that this patient arrested shortly after ECG #1 — Does this change your interpretation? Intervals ( PR-QRS-QTc ) are normal.
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
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The ECG in Figure-1 was obtained from an elderly woman — who presented to the ED ( E mergency D epartment ) for dyspnea on exertion over recent weeks. Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. ( To improve visualization — I've digitized the original ECG using PMcardio ). What are YOUR "Quick Thoughts" about this case?
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