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|Articles|June 19, 2023
Cardiology Case Report: Near Syncope
Author(s)Brady Pregerson, MD
This cardiology case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features man in his late-60s presenting to urgent care with 3 days of upper respiratory infection symptoms and one episode of near syncope. Check out the ECG and see if you can determine the correct diagnosis!
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History:
A patient in their late-60s with no cardiac history presents to the urgent care with 3 days of upper respiratory infection symptoms and one episode of near syncope today. He denies palpitations, chest pain, SOB, leg swelling, fever or other complaints.
Exam:
Vital signs are normal. The physical exam is normal except for a regularly-irregular rhythm
An ECG is performed:
What is the most likely rhythm in this patient?
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