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New Onset Heart Failure and Frequent Prolonged SVT. What is it? Management?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

A bedside POC cardiac ultrasound was done: Findings: Decreased left ventricular systolic function. There is atrial activity before every QRS, but that activity has negative polarity, so it is not sinus rhythm. The other atrial flutter types are: 1. The patient was given furosemide and admitted to the hospital.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Check : [vitals, SOB, Chest Pain, Ultrasound] If the patient has Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Dyspnea or Hypoxemia, Headache, Hypotension , then these should be considered the primary chief complaint (not syncope). Aortic Dissection, Valvular (especially Aortic Stenosis), Tamponade. Good History and Physical exam, including a.