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ECG Pointers: Recurrent and Refractory Torsades de Pointes

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An ECG is performed and is shown below: Figure 1. Another ECG is obtained and shown below. Source: [link] As you are calling the ICU and cardiology team, the patient has recurrence of her symptoms and repeat ECG shows return of the PVT. Adapted from Dr. Smith’s EKG Blog. The patient is awake and protecting her airway.

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New Onset Heart Failure and Frequent Prolonged SVT. What is it? Management?

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Here was his ED ECG: There is sinus tachycardia (rate about 114) with nonspecific ST-T abnormalities. An ECG was recorded: This shows a regular narrow complex tachycardia at a rate of about 160. The post tach ECG is similar to the first one: Sinus rhythm The tachycardia recurred and resolved. BP:143/99, Pulse 109, Temp 37.2 °C

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