ECGs

A 34-year-old woman presents with crushing retrosternal chest pain occurring at rest.

A 48-year-old man is found unconscious on a park bench. He is brought to the emergency department, where an ECG is obtained

A 78-year-old female with known ischemic cardiomyopathy presents to her local emergency department with acute-onset chest discomfort. She states she was woken from sleep with a “ pressure” in her chest and shortness of breath.

A 49-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) develops severe retrosternal chest tightness, diaphoresis, and lightheadedness while eating lunch.

A 30-year-old man presents to his physician with complaints of palpitations. He is without symptoms at the time of the office visit. He has no medical problems and is not on any medication. His physical examination is unremarkable.

A 22-year-old man presents to his primary doctor with a c omplaint of having a “ fast heartbeat.” He states he has noted episodes of this on and off for the past several months.

A 38-year-old man presents to the emergency department within 30 minutes of developing chest discomfort.

A 28-year-old male with history of intermittent palpitations suffers an episode of syncope resulting in a motor vehicle accident

A 78-year-old female is admitted to hospital after a fall. Her history raises the possible of syncope. What is your interpretation ?

A 72-year-old man with history of hypertension and dyslipidemia presents to the ED with chest discomfort and diaphoresis.