ECG Case 163

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

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ECG Case 162

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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.

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ECG Case 161

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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.

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ECG Case 155

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A 72-year-old man is admitted to hospital with pneumonia. During his hospitalization, he becomes delirious. During one episode of nocturnal delirium, he complains of chest pain and an ECG is obtained.

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ECG Case 154

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A 55-year-old woman presents to the emergency department for evaluation of chest discomfort. She notes typical angina occurring with activity two to three times per week, most recently about 30 minutes prior to presentation.

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