SAQ 566 – Cardiology – chest pain with high-risk ECG changes

A 40-year-old man presents to the emergency department with ongoing chest pain for the previous hour. He has a history of hypercholesterolaemia and takes no regular medication. His 12-lead ECG is shown below.

List three (3) important findings on this ECG.

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What is the significance of the ECG abnormalities?

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The junior cardiology registrar is uncertain about the next steps and asks for advice. State two (2) important pieces of information you would give.

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List your four (4) most urgent drug treatments, including dosage, route, and rationale.

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</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Medication</th> <th>Dosage and route</th> <th>Rationale</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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Total Score: 0 / 18

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