Hey guys,
Check out this case and let me know what you think. I will post the answer and discussion in 1-2 weeks.
45 year old male with history of abnormal heart beat, htn complaining of difficulty breathing and palpitations. His vital signs are 130/90, HR 215. The pt is awake, alert and conversing. Diaphoretic, anxious with nml breath sounds. His ECG is shown below:
Identify the rhythm:
What is your next step in management:
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James Willis, MD. Assistant Program Director at SUNY Downstate / Kings County.
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