How the Lewis Lead Can Improve Tachyarrhythmia Diagnosis

ECG Weekly Workout with Dr. Amal Mattu

HPI

A 68-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with palpitations and tachycardia. The following ECG is obtained:

Before watching this week’s workout, closely examine the ECG and ask yourself:

    1. Is this wide complex rhythm ventricular tachycardia?
    2. What methods can be used to differentiate between VT and other causes of wide complex regular tachycardias?