Key Points In patients with suspected ACS, the STAT ECG is the most important initial test to identify acute coronary occlusion (OMI) that may require urgent reperfusion therapy. The goal…
Key Points Diagnosis in LBBB: LBBB does not exclude the diagnosis of occlusion myocardial infarction (OMI). Acute MI can be identified despite the repolarization changes that LBBB causes, particularly with…
A 70-year-old male with PMHx of HTN, HFrEF, and atrial fibrillation presents to the ED with nausea and lightheadedness. He is noted to be bradycardic on arrival. The following ECG…
A 63-year-old male presents to the ED with chest ache, near syncope, and exertional lightheadedness. The following ECG is obtained: