Key Points Short QT Interval: A QT interval is considered short when the corrected QT (QTc) interval is less than 350 ms. A short QT interval on the ECG can…
Key Points Short QTc Interval is the hallmark ECG feature. Hypercalcemia can mimic ST-elevation MI (pseudoinfarction). IV Fluid Hydration is the first-line ED treatment. Etiologies (“PAM P. SCHMIDT”) P: Parathyroid…
A 40-year-old male is brought into the ED with vomiting, body aches, chest discomfort and fatigue. The following ECG is obtained:
A 45-year-old female presents to the ED with generalized weakness, malaise, joint pains, and confusion. The following ECG was obtained:
A middle-aged adult presents to the emergency department with altered mental status. He was dropped off in the waiting room by family. He has no known medical history. The following…
A 62-year-old woman presents to the ED with altered mental status. She denies chest pain or dyspnea. The following ECG is obtained:
A 61-year-old man presents to the ED with malaise, nausea and lightheadedness. The following ECG is obtained:
A 49-year-old man presents to the ED with nausea, lightheadedness, arthralgias and malaise. He appears dehydrated but has an otherwise normal exam. The following ECG is obtained:
This week we review the answers to the first 6 cases from the UMEM Residency ECG Competition. Make sure to attempt to answer the questions before clicking the red boxes…
50-year-old woman with a PMHx of DM and obesity presents with dizziness and sub-acute back pain. She also reports myalgias and anorexia. She denies any associated chest pain, and is…