Several ECG cases from UMEM that highlight the importance of pattern recognition and a good history to differentiate between benign vs. life threatening ECG findings!
UMEM Potpourri ECG Cases with Dr. Amal Mattu
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A 76-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department by EMS with for lightheadedness and syncope. The following ECG is obtained on arrival:
Before watching the video, look closely at this ECG and ask yourself:
- What is the heart rate and rhythm?
- How would you treat this rhythm abnormality?