Post-cardiac arrest ECGs: can you guess the cause of arrest based off this ECG?
ECG Weekly Workout with Dr. Amal Mattu
HPI
A 56-year-old man is brought in by ambulance after witnessed cardiac arrest. He reportedly had shortness of breath and malaise prior to collapse. The following post ROSC ECG is obtained:
Before watching this week’s video, ask yourself these questions:
- What ECG abnormalities do you notice?
- He has a recurrent arrest shortly afterwards, how would you manage the patient?
- What is the most likely diagnosis?
