Thanks for all the responses! Here is short version of the answer for those of you with ADD. Keep on reading for the details! Our patient had sick sinus syndrome with a sinus bradycardia on top of her malfunctioning pacemaker.…
So for this post… we’re going to combine some EKG action with some good ole’ CXR reading… Since we’re not just doing Rhythm Nation or X-ray Vision… we’re going to call it Rhythm Vision! Here’s the case: Your patient is…
Thanks for the responses on our last EKG case. To review, the patient was a 24 YO woman with PMH of asthma presenting with chest tightness, shortness of breath and wheezing. Her exam was significant for B/L wheezes.…
24yo F presents with SOB, wheezing and chest tightness. Exam shows tachycardia and wheezes. The above EKG is obtained. What is your DDx? Any other information about the patient you would like to know?
Here is the answer for our last EKG: Rate: 300 Rhythm: Sinus rhythm – although the P waves are difficult to discern in the rhythm strip, they are visible in V1. Mapping the P waves in V1…
This patient was sent from GI clinic with the above EKG. The patient was completely asymptomatic except for occasional palpitations. What would you do if this was your patient in the ED?
Thanks for the responses! Here is the answer and case discussion EKG Interpretation – Rate – 70-80s Rhythm – no discernable P waves. Regular rhythm. No fusion or capture beats to suggest AIVR. Thus, the most likely diagnosis is an…
Our original case was that of a 59YO F with CP and SOB. She had a significantly abnormal EKG. Here are some additional pieces of information you obtain as part of her workup… Does this affect your interpretation of the…