ACS-OMI

Results:
ECG STAT April 1, 2025
Posterior STEMI: Criteria & Pitfalls

Key Points High Risk of Missed Diagnosis: Isolated posterior occlusion MI is frequently missed due to the absence of ST elevation on standard 12-lead ECG. Instead, ST depression in V1–V3…

ECG STAT April 1, 2025
ST Depression V1-V4: OMI Pattern

Key Points Most Missed STEMI: Isolated posterior MI is the most commonly missed occlusion MI due to the absence of ST elevation on standard 12-lead ECG. ECG Pattern of Posterior…

ECG STAT February 28, 2025
EMS ECGs in Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)

Key Points for EMS Providers: You are the first critical link in the chain of survival for ACS patients—your actions set the course for their care, directly impacting time to…

ECG STAT January 17, 2025
Subtle ST Segment Elevation: OMI Pattern

Key Points ACS Dynamics: Occluded arteries in ACS can spontaneously reperfuse and reocclude, making ECG findings variable. Limitations of Computer Interpretation: Subtle STE is often missed by computerized ECG interpretation;…

ECG STAT January 17, 2025
South African Flag Sign: OMI Pattern

Key Points Pattern Recognition: The South African Flag Sign is characterized by: ST-segment elevation (STE) in leads I, aVL, and V2. ST-segment depression in lead III. Subtle but visually distinctive…

ECG STAT January 17, 2025
New RBBB and LAFB in ACS: OMI Pattern

Key Points Pattern Recognition: New-onset Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB) and Left Anterior Fascicular Block (LAFB) occurring together is a high-risk ECG finding. Often associated with proximal Left Anterior Descending…

ECG STAT January 14, 2025
Acute Pericarditis vs STEMI: DDx

Key Points Acute Pericarditis: A challenging diagnosis with symptoms and ECG findings that may mimic STEMI. STEMI: A more life-threatening and time-sensitive condition. Differentiation from pericarditis is crucial to avoid…

ECG STAT November 29, 2024
WPW Syndrome and Pseudo-MI Patterns

Key Points WPW Pattern Mimics: Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome can produce an ECG pattern that mimics conditions such as myocardial infarction, ventricular bigeminy, accelerated idioventricular rhythm, and electrical alternans. ST Segment…

ECG STAT November 14, 2024
LVH vs STEMI: DDx

Key Points LVH Mimicry: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) can mimic anterior coronary occlusion and is a common cause of “false-positive” cath lab activations. Diagnostic Challenge: LVH with strain pattern can…

ECG STAT October 14, 2024
Early Repolarization vs STEMI: DDx

Key Points Differentiation Challenge: Early repolarization (ER) is a benign ECG pattern often seen in healthy young individuals, characterized by ST segment elevation that can mimic STEMI and acute pericarditis….

ECG STAT October 14, 2024
Upright T Waves in V1

Key Point Normal T Wave in V1: The normal ECG typically shows a flat or inverted T-wave in lead V1. Upright T-Wave Abnormality: An upright T-wave in V1 (TV1) should…

ECG STAT August 14, 2024
Barcelona Criteria: OMI Pattern

Key Point Challenge in LBBB and RV Pacing: Both left bundle branch block (LBBB) and right ventricular (RV) paced rhythms alter ventricular depolarization and repolarization, making recognition of acute myocardial…

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