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Regular Wide Complex Tachycarida with poor LV function and hypotension. Duration unknown. How to manage?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

There is a regular wide complex tachycardia. Remember : Adenosine is safe in Regular Wide Complex Tachycardia. Rather, from this one: Very Fast Very Wide Complex Tachycardia Ideally, one would cardiovert. An older patient with no previous medical history arrived at triage complaining of SOB. If it is VT, there will be no effect.

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A teenager involved in a motor vehicle collision with abnormal ECG

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The ECG shows sinus tachycardia with RBBB and LAFB, without clear additional superimposed signs of ischemia. Hopefully a repeat echocardiogram will be performed outpatient. The Initial ECG in Today's Case: As per Dr. Meyers — the initial ECG in today's case shows sinus tachycardia with bifascicular block ( = RBBB/LAHB ).

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A woman in her 60s with palpitations

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Case sent by Magnus Nossen MD, edits by Meyers A previously healthy woman in her 60s presented to an outpatient clinic for palpitations. The ECG there reportedly showed an irregular tachycardia, and the patient was immediately referred to the emergency room. Vitals were within normal limits other than heart rate.

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What Happens During Electrical Cardioversion?

AMS Cardiology

Electrical cardioversion may be recommended for you if you have certain types of arrhythmias, such as: Atrial fibrillation (AFib): This is the most common type of arrhythmia, and it can cause symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, and difficulty breathing. Atrial flutter: This is a rapid but regular heart rhythm often progressing to AFib.

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A man in his 30s with cardiac arrest and STE on the post-ROSC ECG

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

I sent it to 2 of my ECG nerd colleagues with no clinical information whatsoever, who instantly said: "Looks like afib with subendocardial ischemia and right heart strain pattern." "I Tachycardia is of course, quite common in patients following cardiac arrest. The rhythm is rapid AFib.