This episode features Matt Pigott from Medic Minute with Matt to share his insights about Posterior RCA Occlusions.  Also In This Episode Anatomy of the RCA Scenario - 62 Y/O F C/C of nausea Standard 12 lead placement Modified 12 lead Posterior RCA diagnosis LAD Occlusions Anatomy of the LAD Scenario - 58 Y/O m C/C of chest pain Hyperacute T waves         Subscribe to the video version of this podcast to have access to the visuals that accompany the audio as well as additional tools and resources to help improve your understanding.  Subscribe now at Current ..read more

This episode features Matt Pigott from Medic Moment with Matt to share his insights about 12 Lead ECG and Coronary Anatomy.  Also In This Episode Before you get started Looking at your 12 Lead How does this reflect Coronary Anatomy? Changes in morphology Perfusion issue Blood flow through the heart Electrical issue Electrolyte issue Cardiac action potential PQRST segment "STEMI mimics" RCA Occlusions 55 y/o patient case example(s) Proximal or Distal?   Subscribe to the video version of this podcast to have access to the visuals that accompany the audio as well as additional tool ..read more

On this episode Dave shares about acute coronary syndrome and some of the important ECG shapes and morphologies that can occur in the very beginnings of the injury to the Cardiomyocytes of your heart.   Also In This Episode Abnormally wide T waves ECG Tracing examples Don't get confused with Hyperkalemia    Subscribe to the video version of this podcast to have access to the visuals that accompany the audio as well as additional tools and resources to help improve your understanding.  Subscribe now at CurrentECG.com  And Stay Current!   ..read more

In this episode, Dave talks about the importance of interpreting ECG tracings with a focus on Sensitivity and Specificity on the cardiac monitor. Dave explains what Sensitivity and Specificity is and how it applies to you as a clinician.  Also In This Episode Interpreting ECG tracings The psychology of chest pain  Cardiac monitor ILCOR Sensitivity and specificity     Subscribe to the video version of this podcast to have access to the visuals that accompany the audio as well as additional tools and resources to help improve your understanding.  Subscribe now at  ..read more

On this episode Dave is joined by Dr. Jerry W. Jones, MD FACEP FAAEM, to discuss why ST elevation is not always an infarction. Dr. Jones will highlight why we need to think about morphology and shape when interpreting ECGs and why reciprocal changes are just as important as the primary changes and more!    Dr. Jones is the CEO and Founder of Medicus of Houston. Medicus of Houston is a continuing medical education company that specializes in advanced ECG interpretation and instruction.  He is a Board-certified emergency physician, author, speaker, instructor and and int ..read more

In this episode, Dave is joined by Tarlan Hedayati, MD, FACEP, to discuss how to decipher dysrhythmias in devices such as Pacemakers and ICD's. Dr. Hedayati is a practicing Emergency Physician in Cook County, Chicago. She is also the Associate Professor and Chair of Education for the Emergency Medicine Department.  Also In This Episode What does normal paced rhythm look like? ECG Tracing example Failure to Pace What does a magnet do to a Pacemaker? Failure to Capture ECG Tracing examples Pacemaker X-Ray examples Twiddler's Syndrome  Failure to Sense ECG Tracing examples Pa ..read more

In this episode, Dave shares about moving away from the concept of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) and focusing on Occlusion Myocardial Infarction (OMI).   Also In This Episode: OMI vs. STEMI Patient Case: 70 YO Male De Winter's T Waves ECG Tracing example ECG Diagnostic criteria ECG Tracing examples Review - Patient Case: 70 YO Male Activate Cath Lab Take home points   Subscribe to the video version of this podcast to have access to the visuals that accompany the audio as well as additional tools and resources to help improve your understanding.  Subscribe ..read more

On this episode Dave is joined by Dr. Jerry W. Jones, MD FACEP FAAEM. Dr. Jones is the CEO and Founder of Medicus of Houston. He is a Board-certified emergency physician, author, speaker, instructor and and internationally-recognized expert in electrocardiography. Dr. Jones is a diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine who has practiced internal medicine and emergency medicine for over 40 years. Also In This Episode History of the presenting illness & patient presentation ECG Tracing #1 ST deviations  Morphology of the ST Segment Cancellation of electrica ..read more

In this episode, Dave talks about End-tidal CO2 (EtCO2), and how to use Capnography to better assess and treat your patients. Also In This Episode: What is Capnography? Patient Case: 25 YO Male When CO2 is not exhaled effectively Oxygenation and Ventilation 4 phases of EtCO2 EtCO2 and airway management  Using EtCO2 during cardiac arrest  Supporting graphs and stats Waveform and EtCO2 examples - What do you think is happening with this patient? EtCO2 + COPD - Shark fin pattern Waveform examples - troubleshooting Head injury Patient Case: 25 YO Male - revisit   Subscribe to the ..read more

On this episode Dave is joined by Dr. Jerry W. Jones, MD FACEP FAAEM. Dr. Jones is the CEO and Founder of Medicus of Houston. Medicus of Houston is a continuing medical education company that specializes in advanced ECG interpretation and instruction.  He is a Board-certified emergency physician, author, speaker, instructor and and internationally-recognized expert in electrocardiography. Dr. Jones is a diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine who has practiced internal medicine and emergency medicine for over 40 years. Also In This Episode What is a Reciproca ..read more