Key Points Definition & Terminology Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy (ACM) is an inherited disorder marked by progressive replacement of ventricular myocardium (primarily RV) with fibrofatty tissue. Formerly called Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy…
A 26-year-old woman presents to the ED after 2 episodes of lightheadedness and near syncope that lasted 30-60 seconds each. She is now asymptomatic with normal vital signs and a…
A 50-year-old woman is brought into the emergency department unresponsive. History is otherwise limited. The following ECG is obtained with no prior ECGs available for comparison.
A 55-year-old male with PMHx of COPD presents to the ED with dyspnea and chest pain. He is asymptomatic on arrival but reports two recent episodes of syncope without prodrome….
This week we review the answers to the first 6 questions from the 7th annual UMEM Residency ECG Competition. Make sure to attempt to answer the questions before clicking the red…
A 20-year-old male presents to the ED after a syncopal episode while playing soccer. He reports feeling dizzy before collapsing. He was seen in the ED a few days ago…
A teenage girl presents to the ED after brief syncope during sports activity. The following ECG is obtained:
A middle-age man presents to the ED after a syncopal episode while playing tennis. The following ECG is obtained: