Clumped Beats

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ECG STAT October 12, 2025
Clumped or Grouped Beats: DDx

Key Points: Clumped or grouped beats can cause irregular rhythms, often leading to misdiagnosis as atrial fibrillation. Misdiagnosing atrial fibrillation may lead to inappropriate rate/rhythm control or unnecessary anticoagulation in…

ECG STAT October 10, 2025
Blocked Premature Atrial Complexes (PACs)

Key Points Definition: early ectopic atrial beats that do not conduct to the ventricles. You see a premature P wave with no following QRS and a pause that is usually…

Weekly Workout January 11, 2021
Potpourri of cases: critical electrolyte abnormalities, clumped or grouped beats, and so much more!

 A 73-year-old man presented to the ED with chest pain and is noted to be hypotensive (95/45). The following ECG was obtained:

Weekly Workout August 31, 2020
AV Block Bootcamp (Episode 2/3): what is the atrium doing, what is the ventricle doing, and what is their relationship?

A 72-year-old female presents to the ED with dyspnea. The following ECG is obtained:

Weekly Workout August 24, 2020
AV Block Bootcamp (Episode 1/3): differential diagnoses for non-conducted P waves, what you need to know to clinch the diagnosis!

A 78-year-old female presents to the ED with lightheadedness and bradycardia. The following ECG is obtained:

Weekly Workout August 17, 2020
STAT ECG Diagnoses: what to consider when dealing with grouped or clumped beats causing irregular rhythms

A 95-year-old female presents to the ED with vomiting and abdominal discomfort. The following ECG is obtained:

Weekly Workout December 7, 2015
Narrow Complex Tachycardia: inappropriate anticoagulation because of misdiagnosis

A 96-year-old man presents to the ED with a dry skin rash. On review of symptoms the patient reports 1-2 episodes of fleeting chest pain that is sharp. The following…

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