Differential Diagnoses: what to consider in patients who have isolated syncope and present asymptomatic
ECG Weekly Workout with Dr. Amal Mattu
HPI
A 26-year-old woman presents to the ED after 2 episodes of lightheadedness and near syncope that lasted 30-60 seconds each. She is now asymptomatic with normal vital signs and a normal physical exam. The following ECG is obtained:
Before watching the video, look closely at this ECG and ask yourself:
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- What ECG abnormalities are you looking for in patients who present with syncope?
- What are your differentials for the T wave inversions seen?
- What is the most likely diagnosis?