This is the conclusion to 71 year old male CC: Chest pain. Thanks for all the great comments! Let’s take another look at the 12-lead ECG. This 12-lead ECG shows acute anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Significant ST-elevation is present in leads V2-V5, I and aVL with reciprocal ST-depression in leads III and aVF. A “STEMI […]
EMS is called to the residence of a 71 year old male with a chief complaint of chest discomfort. On arrival patient is found standing at the front door. He appears anxious and acutely ill. Skin is cool, pale and diaphoretic. Onset: “Fairly sudden” 30 minutes prior to 9-1-1 call Provoke: Nothing makes the pain […]
Here’s a cool case from a faithful reader named Mike M. EMS is called to evaluate a 79 year old female with a chief complaint of chest pain. Onset: Sudden while watching TV Provoke: Nothing makes the pain better or worse Quality: “Heavy” Radiate: The pain does not radiate Severity: 7/10 Time: About 30 minutes […]