ECG Weekly

Weekly Workout · #170 · April 2, 2018

Risk stratification of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and differential diagnoses for poor R wave progression

HPI

HPI:  A 54-year-old male smoker presents to the ED with intermittent left sided chest pain. Episodes last 5 minutes at a time and are associated with mild dyspnea on exertion. There is no associated exertional worsening, diaphoresis, or vomiting. His exam is normal. The following ECG is obtained:

Case ECG


Before watching this week's video, ask yourself these questions:
  1. What ECG abnormalities do you notice?
  2. What is the most likely diagnosis?
  3. How would you risk stratify this patient for ACS?
  4. Assuming serial troponins are normal, and he is now chest pain free, what is your disposition?

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