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Chest pain, followed by syncope, and cardiogenic shock with right side weakness

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

male presents to the stabilization room by EMS with initial concern for possible stroke. EMS called who noted right sided deficits and altered mental status who activated a prehospital stroke code. This has been similar in the MICU as well. MICU team considering bicarb infusion. 5970611, from Cole 77 y.o.

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Something Winter This Way Comes

EMS 12-Lead

EMS personnel found him seated on a bench, uncomfortable, but without gross distress. Otherwise, no admission of CAD, HLD, or family history of sudden cardiac death. MICU transport was unremarkable. He waited for it to subside, but after 30 minutes of persistence he called 911. But the lesion is still active!

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