Key Points RAD + ST-Segment Elevation: When you encounter right axis deviation (RAD) combined with ST-segment elevation (STE) on an ECG, it’s crucial to consider differential diagnoses beyond STEMI, as…
Top 3 emergent causes of new rightward axis to consider: When encountering a new rightward axis on an ECG, immediately consider the following life-threatening conditions: Acute Right Heart Strain /…
A 38-year-old male presents to the ED with acute chest pain. The following ECG is obtained:
A 24-year-old male with past medical history of paraplegia from severe multiple sclerosis is transferred from a nursing home for suspected STEMI. Transfer documentation reports a history of pleuritic chest…
A 27-year-old male with no PMHx is brought in by ambulance for right shoulder pain, nausea, and generalized weakness. He is confused with a blood pressure of 60/40. The following…
A 56-year-old man is brought in by ambulance after witnessed cardiac arrest. He reportedly had shortness of breath and malaise prior to collapse. The following post ROSC ECG is obtained:
A 15-year-old girl presents to the ED listless and tremulous. She is unable to provide a reliable history. Her heart rate is around 150 bpm and she is mildly tachypneic…