Middle-aged patient presenting with chest pain and diaphoresis. Becomes unresponsive during recording of ECG. Interpret the ECG.
Describe and interpret this ECG
ECG ANSWER and INTERPRETATION
Main Abnormalities
This is a fascinating ECG with multiple abnormalities:
CLINICAL PEARLS
While most rhythm strips are recorded simultaneously with the 12-lead ECG, some older machines may record the rhythm strip after the other 12 leads.
Consider this as a possibility if your rhythm strip doesn’t seem to “line up” with the rest of the ECG.
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