SAQ 1718 – Syncope with arrival ECG

Marked out of 12.00

A 65-year-old woman presents to the ED after a syncopal episode at home. Her arrival ECG is reproduced below.

Arrival ECG after syncope
Arrival ECG.

State the main pathology demonstrated, with three supporting ECG abnormalities.

(Marked out of 4.0)


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List three possible reversible causes for this problem. For each, include a historical feature that would make the cause more likely.

(Marked out of 6.0)


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She has hypotension with poor systemic perfusion. List two medications you could infuse to manage this pathology and state the rationale for each.

(Marked out of 2.0)


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Total Score: 0 / 12

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