Potpourri of cases: diffuse subendocardial myocardial ischemia with ST segment elevation in aVR and diffuse ST segment depressions, the ECG findings in severe hyperkalemia, Wellens syndrome, and more!

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HPI

A 39-year-old male with PMHx of HTN presents to the ED with severe chest pain and abdominal pain. The following ECG is obtained:

Before watching the video, look closely at this ECG and ask yourself:

  1. What ECG abnormalities do you see?
  2. What is your differential for ST segment elevation in aVR with diffuse ST segment depressions?
  3. Would you activate the cath lab?