STAT ECG Diagnoses: the most rapid killer in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
ECG Weekly Workout with Dr. Amal Mattu
HPI
A 38-year-old male presents to the emergency department with intermittent chest pain for a few weeks. He has insulin dependent diabetes and a history of noncompliance with medications. He looks sick, and his finger stick glucose measurement reads “high”. The following ECG was obtained:
Before watching this week’s video, ask yourself these questions:
- What ECG abnormalities do you notice?
- What is the most likely cause of the ECG abnormalities?
- Would you activate the cath lab?
