Acute myocardial infarction in the setting of an apparent pacemaker anomaly: ventricular pseudofusion

The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a critical source of information in patients with possible acute coronary syndromes, and its correct interpretation is a daily responsibility of the emergency physician. Based on these electrocardiographic and clinical findings, the patient was taken to the cardiac cat...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of emergency medicine 2007-02, Vol.25 (2), p.248-249
1. Verfasser:	Rodgers, Daniel R., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acute coronary syndromes Aged, 80 and over Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy Arrhythmias, Cardiac - etiology Arrhythmias, Cardiac - physiopathology Biological and medical sciences Cardiac Pacing, Artificial Cardiology Cardiology. Vascular system Coronary heart disease Electrocardiography Emergency Emergency and intensive cardiocirculatory care. Cardiogenic shock. Coronary intensive care Emergency medical care Female Heart Heart attacks Humans Intensive care medicine Medical sciences Myocardial infarction Myocardial Infarction - diagnosis Myocardial Infarction - physiopathology Sinuses
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Zusammenfassung:	The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a critical source of information in patients with possible acute coronary syndromes, and its correct interpretation is a daily responsibility of the emergency physician. Based on these electrocardiographic and clinical findings, the patient was taken to the cardiac catheterization suite, and in spite of restoration of effective flow, the patient's symptoms rapidly progressed to cardiopulmonary failure.
ISSN:	0735-6757 1532-8171
DOI:	10.1016/j.ajem.2006.11.011