Differential Diagnoses: ST segment elevation and short QTc intervals in a patient with generalized weakness

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A 45-year-old female presents to the ED with generalized weakness, malaise, joint pains, and confusion. The following ECG was obtained:

Before watching the video, look closely at this ECG and ask yourself these questions:

    1. What ECG abnormalities do you notice?
    2. What is your differential diagnosis for the ST-segment elevation seen?
    3. Would you activate the cath lab?