STEMI in LBBB 27 December, 201611 July, 2021 EMKF The presence of a Sgarbossa criteria score > 3 should prompt immediate cardiac catheterization lab activation.
STEMI Equivalents 15 October, 201611 July, 2021 EMKF Isolated Posterior Myocardial Infarction. Isolated ST-Depression in AVL Hyperacute T-waves (HATWs) De Winter Pattern ST Elevation (STE) in AVR Presumed New Left Bundle Branch Block
How to improvise ECG electrodes 7 October, 201611 July, 2021 EMKF In a resource limited setting, it can be fairly expensive to replenish standard, disposable electrodes used for continuous ECG monitoring. We have found that one can effectively improvise ECG electrodes using cotton wool swabs.
ACLS Revision: Subtle ECG findings in ACS 30 September, 201611 July, 2021 EMKF ST-segment elevation in lead aVR portends a worse prognosis in ACS and often predicts the need for CABG. Hyperacute T-waves are not necessarily tall, and small T-waves can still be hyperacute when paired with a low-amplitude QRS complex. The tall T-waves associated with hyperkalemia are sharp, pointy, symmetric, and have a narrow base. When in doubt, get serial ECGs (every 15 minutes) and use adjunctive information.
Must know ECGs 6 February, 201611 July, 2021 EMKF First Diagonal Branch of the Left Anterior Descending Artery Occlusion De Winter’s T Waves Left Main Coronary Artery Occlusion Wellens’ Syndrome Posterior Wall AMI