SAQ 1611 – Dizziness with ECG and recurrent arrhythmia

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A 45-year-old woman presents with intermittent dizziness. Her ECG during a prolonged dizzy spell is shown below.

She then becomes unwell with GCS 14 (E4 V4 M6), blood pressure 75/45 mmHg, respiratory rate 25/min, and oxygen saturation 99% on room air. She is moved to the resuscitation room.

Initial management is successful, but she has recurrence of the same arrhythmia while remaining conscious.

ECG during prolonged dizziness
ECG.

State the diagnosis.

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List three ECG features supporting your diagnosis.

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List five potential causes.

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State three components of your initial management.

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List two subsequent management options for recurrent episodes, with brief details for each.

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Total Score: 0 / 16

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