What is the cause of these slurred and downsloping ST segments?
ECG Weekly Workout with Dr. Amal Mattu
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A 56-year-old man with PMHx of atrial fibrillation presents to the ED with generalized weakness and near-syncope. He is found to be hypotensive and bradycardic. The following ECG is obtained:
Before watching this week’s video, ask yourself these questions:
- What’s the rate and rhythm?
- What ST-segment and T wave abnormalities do you notice?
- What’s your differential diagnosis?