STAT ECG Diagnoses: a safe approach to the evaluation of patients with diffuse ST segment elevation
ECG Weekly Workout with Dr. Amal Mattu
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A 24-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with acute chest pain and shortness of breath. Pain is described as progressively worsening substernal chest pressure. She has a history of cigarette smoking without any other known cardiac risk factors. Initial vital signs and exam are normal. The following ECG is obtained on arrival:
Before watching the video, look closely at this ECG and ask yourself:
- What signs of acute cardiac ischemia are present?
- What is your full ECG interpretation?
- Would you activate the cath lab?
