A 35-year-old man presents to the ED with palpitations for the last three hours. He says he has had this before but cannot remember the cause. BP is 115/70, RR 20/min, oxygen saturation 98% on room air and temperature 36 degrees C.
His initial ECG and post-treatment ECG are shown below.
Initial ECG.
Post-treatment ECG.
What is your interpretation of the initial ECG? Give your reasons.
(Marked out of 3.0)
/ 3
What is your management of his palpitations and why?
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What is your interpretation of the post-treatment ECG? Provide your rationale.
(Marked out of 2.0)
/ 2
What is his disposition from ED? Provide a rationale.
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/ 2
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