Differential Diagnoses: ST segment elevation and short QTc interval

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A 40-year-old male is brought into the ED with vomiting, body aches, chest discomfort and fatigue. The following ECG is obtained:

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

  1. Would you activate the cath lab?
  2. What is your differential for the ST segment elevation seen?
  3. What is your differential for the interval abnormalities seen?