This post is an answer to ECG Case 279
- Rate: 196 bpm
- Rhythm: Regular
- Axis: Right Axis Deviation
- Intervals: QRS – Prolonged (140ms)
- Segments: Discordant ST segment change
- Additional:
- Positive precordial concordance
- Absence of typical BBB pattern
Interpretation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
- Patient features
- Elderly
- Known ischaemic cardiomyopathy
- ECG Features
- Broad complex tachycardia
- Absent typical BBB morphology
- Precordial concordance
What happened next ?
The patient underwent successful DC cardioversion and was admitted under cardiology team.
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