|Articles|July 5, 2023
Cardiology Case Report: Older Man with Near Syncope
Author(s)Brady Pregerson, MD
This cardiology case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features a man in his late 80s presenting to urgent care with multiple episodes of near syncope in the past 3 days. Check out the ECG and determine the correct diagnosis!
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History:
A patient in their late 80s presents to the urgent care with 2 episodes of near syncope each day for the past 3 days. The episodes are not triggered by activity, standing, or anything else he can identify. He denies palpitations, chest pain, SOB, leg swelling or pain, fever, cough, or other complaints.
Exam:
Vital signs are normal. The physical exam is also normal.
An ECG is done:
What is the most likely cause of the ECG findings in this patient?
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