STAT ECG Diagnoses: the basics of left bundle branch blocks (LBBB) and how to identify occlusion MI in these patients

ECG Weekly Workout with Dr. Amal Mattu


HPI

A 65-year-old man presents to the ED with chest pain and diaphoresis concerning for an acute coronary syndrome. The following ECG is obtained:

Before watching the video, look closely at this ECG and ask yourself:

  1. What conductions abnormalities do notice?
  2. What is the significance of the ST segment abnormalities seen?
  3. Is this ECG concerning for occlusion MI?
  4. Would you activate the cath lab?