SMJ articles in the category "electrocardiogram"

Review

Cardiac Stress Testing for the Diagnosis and Management of Coronary Artery Disease: A Reference for the Primary Care Physician

Choosing the appropriate stress test is important in the workup of patients with possible myocardial ischemia. This choice often is challenging and sometimes confusing because of the plethora of tests and guidelines available. We present a broad overview of commonly available stress tests and indications to help physicians select the…

Posted in: acute coronary syndrome 8 coronary artery disease 15 electrocardiogram 2 myocardial infarction 15 stress test 2

Case Report

Reversible ST-segment Elevation Associated with Atelectasis of the Left Lung

A 22-year-old male with cerebral palsy and respiratory failure had acute reversible ST-segment elevation in the inferior leads during acute collapse of the left lung, which resolved with re-expansion of the left lung several hours later. This suggests that major lung actelectasis needs to be added to the group of…

Posted in: electrocardiogram 2 ST-segment elevation 3
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