Wide Complex Tachycardias: using modified ECG leads to distinguish ventricular tachycardia from supraventricular tachycardias (VT vs. SVT)
ECG Weekly Workout with Dr. Amal Mattu
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A 60-year-old man presents to the emergency department with left sided chest pain and lower extremity edema. Initial vitals: HR= 155, BP = 120/96, RR = 22, SpO2 = 90%, afebrile. The following ECG is obtained:
Before watching the video, look closely at this ECG and ask yourself:
- What is the heart rate and underlying rhythm?
- What type of modified ECG leads can be used to help better detect atrial activity?
