Key Points ECG are a Critical Tool: ECGs are the most important initial test in evaluating acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The primary goal is to quickly identify patients with acute…
A 50-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with acute chest pain. The following ECG is obtained on arrival:
A 72-year-old woman with a past medical history of diabetes, coronary artery disease, and heart failure presents to the emergency department with acute onset chest and back pain. Pain is…
A 60-year-old man is brought into the emergency department by EMS for acute onset chest pain and diaphoresis concerning for an acute coronary syndrome. The following ECG is obtained on…
A 80-year-old woman presents to the ED with midsternal chest pain and near-syncope. The following ECG is obtained:
A 60-year-old man presents to the ED with midsternal chest pain that does not resolve with aspirin. He is dyspneic and diaphoretic on arrival. The following ECG is obtained:
A 41-year-old male with no past medical history is brought into the ED with bilateral shoulder pain that has been intermittent throughout the day. On arrival the pain is mild,…