Associated ST segment elevation in the inferior leads (II, III and aVF). Below is an ECG of an infero-posterior STEMI: The appearance of new-onset left bundle branch block (LBBB) supports the ...

The inferior vena cava (also known as IVC or the posterior vena cava) is a large vein that carries oxygen-depleted blood from the torso and lower body to the right side of the heart. From there the ...

inferior myocardial infarction, the breakpoint there might be as much as 120 minutes. Therefore, it must be an individualized decision, patient by patient. Dr. Smith: Let's talk about facilitated PCI.

Introduction/purpose Bradycardia and hypotension are recognized complications after carotid artery angioplasty and stenting (CAS). Typically this is short-lived but may persist up to 1 week in cases ...

For patients with either NSTEMI or STEMI, American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) guidelines recommend that intravenous unfractionated heparin (UFH) be dosed by weight ...

Objectives To evaluate 90-day cardiovascular outcome in patients after myocardial infarction (MI) in relation to different subtypes of atrial fibrillation (AF) and MI. Methods We studied 155 071 ...

Cardiotoxicity including sinus node dysfunction is a rare but clinically significant presentation of lithium intoxication. This case report describes an adult male presenting with unstable sinus ...

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Usually, the bradycardia is transient, but occasionally significant heart block may be seen, requiring the insertion of a pacemaker. Serious heart problems are common after a stroke. Anyone who's had ...

Heart problems that are common among people who have had a stroke include myocardial infarction (heart attack ... Significant bradycardia (slow heart rate) can also occur after a stroke.