Palpitations: a cardiac cause with increased risk of arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death
ECG Weekly Workout with Dr. Amal Mattu
HPI
A 50-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with palpitations. She has had signs and symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection with low grade fevers. She is tachycardic but non-toxic in appearance. The following ECG was obtained on arrival:
Before watching this week’s video, ask yourself these questions:
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- What ECG abnormalities do you notice?
- What is the underlying rhythm?
- What is your differential diagnosis?
- What is the treatment?
