Case 14: A 62-Year-Old Man with Palpitations History Diagnosis History This 62-year-old man comes to see his family physician because of recent-onset palpitations: Diagnosis Sinus rhythm with premature atrial complexes in a pattern of trigeminy (every third beat is a premature atrial complex) Otherwise normal ECG – Heart rate 83/min ECG ID: E352
Case 29: A 47-Year-Old Woman with Palpitation History Diagnosis History A 57-year-old woman is seen in the pre-anaesthetic clinic prior to a gynaecological procedure. She reports frequent palpitations over the past six months, particularly in the evening: Diagnosis Sinus rhythm with premature atrial complexes in a pattern of bigeminy Otherwise, a normal ECG. Heart rate …
Case 37: An 81-Year-Old Man with a History of Myocardial Infarction History Diagnosis History An 81-year-old man suffered from a myocardial infarction 5 years ago. He has been stable and free of angina, but recently he has been concerned about palpitation: Diagnosis Sinus rhythm, 82/min with premature atrial complexes Left axis deviation (QRS positive in …
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Case 55: A 84-Year-Old Woman Complaining of Palpitation History Diagnosis History A 84-year-old woman, independent and fairly active for her age and on medication for moderate systolic hypertension is presenting to her family physician’s office with recent complaints of palpitation, that she describes as “thumps” in her chest: Diagnosis Sinus rhythm with premature atrial complexes …
Case 6: A 38-Year-Old Man in the Emergency Department History Diagnosis History A 38-year-old man is in the Emergency Department with severe abdominal and back pain due to a sickle cell crisis. For the past year he has complained of palpitation precipitated by stress: Diagnosis Sinus tachycardia, 107/min Frequent premature atrial complexes in a pattern …
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Case 37: A 63-Year-Old Woman in the Cardiac Clinic for Reassessment History Diagnosis History A 63-year-old woman with a 4 year history of coronary artery disease is in the cardiac clinic for reassessment. She is stable, with infrequent mild angina on exertion: Diagnosis Sinus tachycardia with frequent non-conducted premature atrial complexes (PAC) Left axis deviation …
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Case 66: An 89-Year-Old Man in the ICU History Diagnosis ECG 2 ECG 2 Diagnosis History An 89-year-old man with hypertension, diabetes and coronary artery disease suffered cardiac arrest at home. When the Emergency Medical Service arrived he was pulseless, but shortly afterwards there was spontaneous return of circulation. He is admitted to ICU and …
Case 80: A 51-Year-Old Man with Palpitation History Diagnosis History A 51-year-old man is complaining of palpitation, that he describes as a sensation of isolated “thumps” in his anterior chest: Diagnosis Sinus rhythm with frequent blocked premature atrial complexes (PAC) Ventricular rate 43/min ECG ID: E323
Case 81: A 74-Year-Old Man with Dyspnea History Diagnosis History A 74-year-old man is seen in the cardiac clinic, complaining of dyspnea. He has a long history of coronary artery disease and has had several hospital admissions for congestive heart failure: Diagnosis Sinus rhythm with premature atrial complexes, non-conducted Left bundle branch block ECG ID: E321
Case 82: A 34-Year-Old Patient with Sickle Cell Crisis History Diagnosis History A 34-year-old man is presenting to the Emergency Department with severe pain in his back due to a sickle cell crisis, precipitated by exposure to cold and no chest pain: Diagnosis Sinus tachycardia with frequent premature atrial complexes with aberrant conduction Ventricular rate …
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