Bradyarrhythmias

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Regularly Irregular Rhythms: Sorting Mobitz from PACs and Other Causes

A 52-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with weakness. The following ECG is obtained:

Grouped Beats: A Subtle AV Block Pitfall

An elderly patient is brought to the emergency department with acute stroke symptoms and the following routine 12-lead ECG is obtained during the patient’s stroke evaluation:

High-Grade AV Block: New Perspectives and Important Clarifications

A 51-year-old man presents to the emergency department via EMS with nausea, vomiting, weakness, severe bradycardia (HR in the 20s), and hypotension (BP 60s systolic). The following ECG is obtained…

Mobitz I or Mobitz II: How to tell the difference

A 79-year-old man is sent to a community hospital for evaluation of bradycardia discovered at his nursing facility. He is ultimately transferred to a tertiary care facility for consideration of…

Bradycardia, STEMI, and a Misleading Rhythm Diagnosis

A 68-year-old woman calls EMS after having a syncopal episode while using the bathroom. She reports associated chest pain over the past day. The following prehospital ECG is obtained:

Recent University of Maryland Medical Center Cases (Part V)

A 67-year-old man presents with profound generalized weakness and inability to move his extremities or get out of bed. He has a history of hypertension, chronic kidney disease, substance use…

Recent University of Maryland Medical Center Cases (Part IV)

A 73-year-old man is brought to the emergency department with palpitations. The following ECG is obtained on arrival:

2025 ECG Competition Answers (Part 3/3)

This week we review the answers to questions 10-14 from the 13th Annual UMEM Residency ECG Competition. Make sure to attempt to answer the questions yourself before watching the video…

2025 ECG Competition Answers (Part 2/3)

This week we review the answers to questions 6-9 from the 13th Annual UMEM Residency ECG Competition. Make sure to attempt to answer the questions yourself before watching the video…

Recent University of Maryland Medical Center Cases (Part III)

A 59-year-old man presents to the emergency department with chest pain and palpitations. The following ECG is obtained on arrival:

Recent University of Maryland Medical Center Cases (Part II)

A 72-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with lightheadedness and near-syncope. The following ECG is obtained on arrival:

T Wave Clues: Uncovering Concealed Conduction Blocks and Arrhythmias

A 58-year-old man presents to the emergency department after an episode of syncope.  The following ECG is obtained on arrival and interpreted as “sinus bradycardia”:

2024 EMS Cases Part IV

A 60-year-old man is being transported by EMS to the emergency department for acute chest pain. The following ECG is transmitted prior to arrival as a “CODE STEMI” and brought…

Distinction Between AV Dissociation and Complete Heart Block

A 54-year-old man presents to the emergency department with chest pain. The following ECG is obtained:

Key Points to Note About Complete Heart Block

A 70-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with lightheadedness and dizziness that is worse with standing. The following ECG is obtained:

Interesting Cases from UMMC (2024 – Part III/III)

A 63-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with dizziness and syncope. The following ECG is obtained:

Sloof Lirpa Sign

A 65-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with an episode of near-syncope. Her ECG shown below is interpreted by the ECG machine, an emergency physician, and a cardiologist as…

2024 EMS Cases Part III

A 75-year-old man with PMHx of hypertension on metoprolol is being brought in for 3 days of nausea, vomiting, and weakness. He reportedly appears dehydrated and is found to be…

2024 EMS Cases Part II

A 56-year-old woman is being brought in by EMS for palpitations. The following EMS ECG is obtained and transmitted:

Paralysis Unmasked: Impressive ECGs That Saved the Day

A 45-year-old woman with PMHx of HTN, DM, ESRD (MWF hemodialysis) presents with complete paralysis below the neck. She reports being normal and fully functional before going to bed the…

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