ECG Case 027
Elderly patient feeling generally unwell. PMHx of T2DM, hypertension, IHD, CCF, osteoarthritis. Hypoerkalaemia hyperkalemia
Elderly patient feeling generally unwell. PMHx of T2DM, hypertension, IHD, CCF, osteoarthritis. Hypoerkalaemia hyperkalemia
Middle-aged diabetic patient presenting with shortness of breath. Describe and interpret this ECG. LITFL Top 100 ECG Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalaemia causes progressive conduction abnormalities on the ECG, most commonly manifesting as peaked T waves and bradycardia
the case. a 28 year old female is brought into your resuscitation bay by paramedic crews following a two day history of nausea and vomiting. As she rolls past, you notice that she is distressed with pain, looks clinically very…
For those joining the story for the first time, you can catch up here…. My interpretation of the ECG; Sinus rhythm with 1st degree HB, an ‘odd’ axis. Wide complex QRS (~140-160ms) with symmetrical tall T-waves. ? Hyperkalaemia. Needs urgent…