SAQ 523 – Cardiology – dyspnoea with abnormal ECG and warfarin use

Marked out of 16.00

A 70-year-old man is brought to the ED with marked dyspnoea. His ECG is shown below.

ECG in an older man with marked dyspnoea.
ECG

State four (4) ECG abnormalities.

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Provide a unifying diagnosis for these abnormalities, with two (2) points in your answer.

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List three (3) medications you would consider.

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List two (2) procedures that may improve his dyspnoea.

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He is taking warfarin and has an elevated INR. State four (4) factors that would help determine whether to reverse warfarin activity.

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He has a VF arrest. What modification to standard defibrillation is required?

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Total Score: 0 / 16

Percentage: 0%

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