Potpourri of cases: generic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia vs. torsades de pointes, regularized atrial fibrillation, and much more!
ECG Weekly Workout with Dr. Amal Mattu
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A 60-year-old man presents to the emergency department with generalized weakness and intermittent palpitations. Vital signs are normal on arrival. The following ECG is obtained during an episode of palpitations:
Before watching the video, look closely at this ECG and ask yourself:
- How is generic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia differentiated from torsades de pointes?
- How would you manage this patient?
