Key Points Origin and Characteristics: PACs originate from ectopic atrial foci, resulting in abnormal P waves with different morphology and axis compared to sinus P waves. Hidden P Waves: Ectopic…
Key Points Spontaneous Depolarization: Different pacemaker cells in the heart can spontaneously depolarize at varying rates; the SA node is usually the fastest. Ectopic Impulses: Early depolarizations from ectopic foci…
A 80-year-old woman is referred to the emergency department for suspected rapid atrial fibrillation. The following ECG is obtained on arrival:
A 72-year-old man with PMHx of HTN presents to the emergency department with vomiting and lightheadedness. He is noted to be slightly bradycardic with an irregular rhythm on arrival. The…
A 75-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with palpitations and near syncope. She is noted to be bradycardic with an irregular rhythm. The following ECG is obtained on arrival:
A 52-year-old man presents to the emergency department with chest pain associated with nausea and diaphoresis. The following ECG is obtained on arrival:
A 48-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with a 2-day history of intermittent neck pain associated with nausea. Her pain progressively worsened and is now persistent. The following ECG…
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:
An elderly male presents with weakness and lightheadedness to his primary care physician. He is referred to the ED after the following ECG is obtained:
A 67-year-old male with PMHx of ESRD presents to the ED with fevers and bacteremia. The following ECG is obtained for mild tachycardia:
An elderly male presents to the ED after a syncopal episode. He is found to be weak and lightheaded on arrival, with hypotension and mild tachycardia. There is no evidence…
An 81-year-old female presents to the ED with lightheadedness and “funny heart beats”. She has no associated dyspnea and is noted to have normal vital signs. The following ECG is…
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…
HPI: A 92-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with lightheadedness. Case ECG Before watching this week’s video, ask yourself these questions: Focus on the rate and rhythm, what…
HPI: A 54-year-old woman with PMHx of cardiomyopathy is referred to the ED by her cardiologist who is concerned about an “arrhythmia”. Case ECG Before watching this week’s video,…