Bradyarrhythmias: rash, a history of tick bite, and slow regular rhythms

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A 61-year-old man presents to the emergency department with generalized weakness and dyspnea. He reports a recent tick bite and associated circular rash with target-like appearance to the arm. He is noted to be bradycardic, and the following ECG is obtained:

Before watching the video, look closely at this ECG and ask yourself:

  1. What is the rhythm?
  2. What is the most likely diagnosis?