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.…
EKG Case 8 – Answer
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EKG Case 8 – All that 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?
EKG Case 7 Answer
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…
Rhythm Nation Case #7 – Sent from clinic
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?
Rhythm Nation – Case #6 – Answer
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…
Rhythm Nation: Case 6 – Part Deux
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…
Rhythm Nation: Not Just the EKG
Rhythm Nation: Case 5 – Answer!
Thanks Dr. Grock and Dr. Freedman for your responses. Sorry for the delay in posting the answer. Before we do get to the answer… a little more of the history: Our patient was is an 18yo F who’s only past medical…