A patient presents to the emergency department with new-onset palpitations. He is hemodynamically stable but noted to have an irregular rhythm on arrival. The following ECG is obtained and automatically…
Key Points Prevalence: The most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, particularly prevalent among elderly individuals, associated with increased stroke, heart failure, and mortality risks. Mechanism: Caused by chaotic, multiple reentry circuits…
HPI: A 25-year-old male presents to the ED with chest pain that radiates to the left arm. The pain is associated with diaphoresis and palpitations. The following ECG is obtained:…