ECG Basics and Fundamentals: a condition that is commonly misdiagnosed at polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (PMVT), torsades de pointes, and ventricular fibrillation

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A 55-year-old woman presents to the ED with mild to moderate COVID pneumonia. She reportedly had a syncopal episode while on a bed pan. The following rhythm strip was obtained around the time of the episode:

Presenting ECG — ECG Basics and Fundamentals: a condition that is commonly misdiagnosed at polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (PMVT), torsades de pointes, and ventricular fibrillation

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← STAT ECG Diagnoses: what to look for on the ECG after synchronized cardioversion

Random case

STAT ECG Diagnoses: ventricular tachycardia mimics in patients with ST segment elevation →

Related ECG STAT

Understanding ECG Artifacts
STEMI vs Artifact: DDx
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) Mimics

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