Recent University of Maryland Medical Center Cases (Part IV)

UMEM Potpourri ECG Cases with Dr. Amal Mattu

HPI

A 73-year-old man is brought to the emergency department with palpitations. The following ECG is obtained on arrival:

Before watching this week’s workout, carefully review the ECG and consider the following:

    1. What is the underlying rhythm?
    2. Do you suspect runs of ventricular tachycardia?
    3. Would you treat this rhythm with antiarrhythmic medications?