Wellens’ syndrome

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Weekly Workout October 14, 2024
Biphasic T Waves in Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome

A 69-year-old man with PMHx of hypertension and polysubstance abuse presents to the emergency department for evaluation of exertional chest pain that resolves with rest. He is currently asymptomatic. The…

Weekly Workout February 19, 2024
2024 EM Boards ECG Review Part I

A 61-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation presents to ABEM general hospital with lightheadedness and palpitations. He is tachycardic but otherwise has normal vital signs. The following ECG…

ECG STAT January 8, 2024
Wellens Syndrome

Key Points Critical Warning Sign: Wellens syndrome is characterized by specific T-wave abnormalities that suggest high risk for extensive anterior wall myocardial infarction (MI) and death if not recognized and…

Weekly Workout September 4, 2023
4 challenging cases from UMEM to test your ECG diagnostic skills

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Weekly Workout June 26, 2023
STAT ECG Diagnoses: distinguishing STEMI from pericarditis, and the difference between Wellens waves and Wellens syndrome

A 54-year-old man presents to the emergency department with acute sharp chest pain that is positional and pleuritic. The following ECG is obtained:

Weekly Workout May 8, 2022
STAT ECG Diagnoses: review of the causes of T wave inversions and detailed explanation of Wellens syndrome

A young African American male who appears to be in his mid-20s is brought into the ED for decreased level of consciousness. There is some concern by EMS for suspected…

Weekly Workout May 17, 2021
Differential Diagnoses: T wave inversions and a discussion about Wellens syndrome

 A 37-year-old male presents to the ED with a brief episode of sharp epigastric pain followed by ongoing nausea and diaphoresis. Exam is otherwise non-diagnostic. The following ECG is obtained…

Weekly Workout July 3, 2017
Literature Review: Wellens syndrome

A 55-year-old man presents to the ED with intermittent chest pain for 4 days. He has no known medical history and smokes 1 pack of cigarettes a day. He is…

Weekly Workout September 28, 2015
STAT ECG Diagnoses: abnormal T waves that suggest badness and their mimics

A 20-year-old man presents to the ED with chest pain. He has no past medical history, normal vital signs, and a normal exam. The following ECG is obtained:

Weekly Workout September 21, 2015
STAT ECG Diagnoses: activate the cath lab or get an urgent cardiology consult?

A 65-year-old woman is brought in by EMS with chest heaviness and mid-scapular pain for the past two hours. She received Aspirin and Nitroglycerin en route and arrives asymptomatic. The…

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