EKG-4

Here is the new EKG. There is a gift card prize to the person with the most complete answer. Look at Dr. Silverberg’s website for a guide on how to answer. Good luck.

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Taisia · March 13, 2013 at 2:46 pm

Rate: 60
Rhythm: NSR
Axis: left axis deviation
Intervals PR= approx 240ms (>200ms)=Prolonged PR, QRS >120ms
Morphology: RBBB QRS>120 with RR1 in V1, LAHB= slurred S in Inferior leads; RBBB+LAHB+1st Degree AV block= Trifascicular Block
ST segments: No elevations or depression
T Waves: Not flipped or flattened.

foster · March 14, 2013 at 7:38 pm

no history? i would look/ask for empty pill bottles…and have some bicarb near by.

Nathan · March 14, 2013 at 10:17 pm

Looks like TCA overdose, as I’m sure Dave was getting to.

There is a widened QRS, terminal R in AVR, and a deep S wave in I. All of which are classically seen in TCA overdose.

mritchie · March 15, 2013 at 3:23 pm

I think that is a great thought. It is always important to look at the whole EKG. AVR is often overlooked. While a terminal 40 R in AVR is seen in TCA overdose it is also seen in other diseases as well. RBBB is one of those. Below is the formal definition of RBBB.

Right Bundle Branch Block
RSR’ in V1-2
Broad S in I or V6
Broad R in aVR
TWI in V1 or V2; sometimes ST depression there too

Keep coming with guesses and as always, credit will only be given for formal guesses in the appropriate format.

Ian deSouza · March 23, 2013 at 2:17 pm

Someone BETTER have gotten this!!! (see ED-ICU conference last month.)

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