Wide Complex Tachycardias: beware the many mimics of ventricular tachycardia
ECG Weekly Workout with Dr. Amal Mattu
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A 73-year-old woman with PMHx of HTN, DM, HLD presents to the emergency department with 2 days of vomiting, malaise, and indigestion with chest discomfort. The following ECG is obtained:
Before watching the video, look closely at this ECG and ask yourself:
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- What is the heart rate and rhythm?
- Are the QRS complexes narrow or wide?
- What is the most likely diagnosis?