STAT ECG Diagnoses: ventricular conduction in atrial flutter
ECG Weekly Workout with Dr. Amal Mattu
A 92-year-old man is brought into the ED with near syncope and lightheadedness. He mentions he has been non-compliant with his medications, but history is otherwise limited. He is found to be bradycardic and hypotensive. The following ECG is obtained:
Before watching the video, look closely at this ECG and ask yourself:
- What is the atrial rate and rhythm?
- What is your full ECG interpretation?
- What would be your initial treatment for this unstable rhythm?