Chapter 8 – Critical Cases at 3 A.M.
Chapter 8 Critical Cases at 3 A.M. We should first endeavor to better understand the working of the heart in all its details, and the cause of a large variety…
Chapter 7 – Confusing Conditions: ST-Segment Elevations and Tall T-Waves (Coronary Mimics)
Chapter 7 Confusing Conditions: ST-Segment Elevations and Tall T-Waves (Coronary Mimics) Key Points Not all ST-segment elevations signify an acute myocardial infarction. Indeed, noncoronary ST-segment elevations are common. Many such…
Chapter 6 – Confusing Conditions: ST-Segment Depressions and T-Wave Inversions
Chapter 6 Confusing Conditions: ST-Segment Depressions and T-Wave Inversions Key Points Patients with chest pain, dyspnea or other symptoms consistent with an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) often do not have…
Chapter 3 – Anterior Wall Myocardial Infarction
Chapter 3 Anterior Wall Myocardial Infarction Key Points Acute anterior wall ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) classically presents with ST-segment elevations in one or more precordial leads. Usually, ST-elevation in lead…
Chapter 5 – The Electrocardiography of Shortness of Breath
Chapter 5 The Electrocardiography of Shortness of Breath Key Points There are at least three common “shortness of breath emergencies” – pulmonary thromboembolism, pericardial effusion and myocarditis – where the…
Chapter 4 – Posterior Wall Myocardial Infarction
Chapter 4 Posterior Wall Myocardial Infarction Key Points Posterior wall ST-elevation myocardial infarction commonly occurs as a complication (or extension) of acute inferior wall STEMI. In this setting, ST-segment depressions…
Chapter 2 – Inferior Wall Myocardial Infarction
Chapter 2 Inferior Wall Myocardial Infarction Key Points Inferior wall myocardial infarction (IMI) is the most common ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The classic features of inferior STEMI are unmistakable: The…
Chapter 1 – The Normal Electrocardiogram
Chapter 1 The Normal Electrocardiogram A Brief Review Chapter 1 reviews the genesis and inherent logic of the normal 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). This chapter explains, electrophysiologically and anatomically, “normal sinus…
