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February 2008 EKG Case
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You may return the answers to the EKG box or e-mail them to Dr. Rao at parinamrao @gmail.com by February 29, 2008.
A 35 year old male presents to the ED with palpitations and diaphoresis for one hour. His BP is 110/70 and he is awake and talking. He has no chest pain. You obtain EKG # 1 and you treat him with a ______________ IV medication and his rhythm changes to EKG # 2. He now feels much better.
What is your diagnosis of EKG # 1?
What IV medication did you give to treat EKG # 1?
What does EKG #2 show:
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Rhythm:
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QRS:
ST:
EKG #2 diagnosis?
After seeing EKG #2, what IV meds are contraindicated if this patient becomes tachycardic again?
What IV meds could be used if he does become tachycardic again?
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