Recall from part 1 where we discussed how common it was to observe 12 lead ECG changes in stroke patients. Now let’s look at regions deep inside your head thought to be responsible. In each hemisphere of the brain there’s a part of the cerebral cortex which folds over on itself. It’s called theinsular cortex and it […]

15-30% of strokes are cardioembolic and 60-90% of stroke patients present with ECG abnormalities. (Source) So let me ask you some questions. Is it important to obtain a 12 lead ECG during a suspected acute stroke in the prehospital setting? Why? Why not? Does it really matter either way? Before we discuss the answer… Here’s the abnormalities you’re likely to […]