– EKG/Echo template –
UnFiNiShEd CaSe CoMe BaCk LaTeR
History: He denies syncope, palpitations, chest pain, SOB, fever, cough or other complaints.
Exam: Vital signs are normal except
An EKG is done
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What is the most likely cause of the EKG findings?
- A) Hyperkalemia
- B) Pulmonary Embolism
- C) Acute Coronary Syndrome
- D) Dysrhythmia
“BRADY” DOWN FOR THE EKG ANALYSIS & 1-MINUTE CONSULT
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QUIZ ANSWER< EKG ANALYSIS, CASE OUTCOME, 1-MINUTE CONSULT & CASE LESSONS:
1) Quiz Answer: The answer is )
2) EKG/Echo analysis (check out more great EKG’s from Dr. Stephen W. Smith of Dr. Smith’s ECG Blog):
3) Case Conclusion: troponin-i was (99% URL <0.030: troponin-i immunoassay, Abbott laboratories)
4) 1-Minute Consult from the Emergency Medicine 1-Minute Consult Pocketbook & Smartphone app on the topic for this case: See highlighted areas of sample page below.
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5) Case Lessons:
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