Articles Tagged With: ECG
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In Addition to the Rhythm
The ECG in the figure was obtained from a middle-aged woman who presented with a febrile illness and shortness of breath. She reported no chest pain. In addition to the rhythm, what else is going on?
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Is This Ventricular Tachycardia?
The ECG in the figure was obtained from an elderly man with chest pain and shortness of breath. Is the rhythm ventricular tachycardia?
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Is AV Block Complete?
The dual lead rhythm strip in the figure was obtained from an elderly patient with syncope. Is there AV dissociation? Is there complete AV block? This is a challenging tracing because a different diagnosis is suggested by the first five beats in the rhythm strip, compared to the last four beats. -
AAP Recommends Screening All Children for Heart Problems
Around 2,000 Americans younger than age 25 die each year because of sudden cardiac death. -
Determining the ‘Culprit’ Artery
How would one interpret the ECG in the figure, obtained in the ED from a middle-aged man with new chest pain? -
Predicting Coronary Artery Disease in Breast Cancer Patients
The authors applied an automated algorithm to calculate an Agatston coronary artery calcium score from non-ECG-gated planning CT scans in breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. This provided a graded risk calculation that could encourage preventive measures in patients at highest risk of a cardiovascular disease event. -
What Form of Heart Block?
Does the rhythm in the figure represent Mobitz II second-degree AV block, complete AV block, or Wenckebach? Does the patient need a pacemaker? -
What Is the Rhythm? What Is the Culprit Artery?
The ECG in the figure was obtained from a middle-aged man with chest pain. What can one say about the cardiac rhythm? How can one determine the “culprit” artery?
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ECG Abnormalities in Elite Male and Female Athletes
A study of elite international soccer athletes of both sexes revealed women more often recorded what would be considered abnormal ECGs — only to return normal echocardiograms. This knowledge is especially valuable when treating those who have recovered from COVID-19.
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What About These T Waves?
The ECG in the figure was obtained from a middle-aged man with new-onset chest pain. How would one interpret this tracing?