A 42-year-old man presents with palpitations while ocean swimming. The episode lasted less than five minutes and this is his third episode this week. He has no associated symptoms. He was triaged to the waiting room and you are asked to review his ECG, shown below.
ECG.
Describe his ECG.
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What is the most likely diagnosis?
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What rhythm could have caused his palpitations?
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What questions would you ask in risk assessment?
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He is now asymptomatic with no abnormal examination findings. Cardiology wants to see him tomorrow morning but he is reluctant. What essential information would you convey?
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What investigations are usually performed and why?
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