Articles Tagged With: infarction
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Bigeminy and What Else?
The medical providers in this case were concerned the cause of the bigeminal rhythm in the figure below was sinoatrial block. Do you agree? Are there other things to be concerned about?
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What Do You Think Happened?
You are asked to interpret the tracing in the figure without the benefit of any history. What do you think happened? How acute are these findings?
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Can You Interpret This Rhythm?
The long lead II rhythm strip in the figure was obtained from a middle-aged woman with syncope and hypotension. What can you say about the rhythm?
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Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome
The workup of suspected acute coronary syndrome in the emergency department is an ever-evolving process, and staying up-to-date can be difficult. This review aims to empower providers to maximize diagnostic precision in a patient-centered and resource-conscious way.
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Mimics of ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Several conditions can mimic an acute infarction by producing ST segment elevation. It is important for the emergency physician to recognize these conditions to appropriately manage patients in the ED and to better distinguish acute infarction from other conditions on the ECG.