STAT ECG Diagnoses: post-cardiac arrest and syncope differentials you can’t miss
ECG Weekly Workout with Dr. Amal Mattu
HPI
A 52-year-old African American male with no known past medical history is brought to the ED after resuscitated V. Fib arrest. A post arrest ECG after resuscitation is obtained:
Before watching this week’s video, ask yourself these questions:
- What do you look for on the ECG of a patient who is post-arrest?
- What is your differential and list of can’t miss diagnosis?
- What kind of work up would you perform and what is your management plan?
