A 76-year-old man presents to the emergency department with shortness of breath, severe weakness, diaphoresis, and confusion. The following ECG is obtained on arrival:
Key Points A STAT ECG is the most important initial test in patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS), enabling rapid identification of acute coronary occlusion myocardial infarction (OMI), a…
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: