67 yom presents after syncope (while going to restroom). mild dyspnea, no cp, bp 110/70
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67 yom presents after syncope (while going to restroom). Mild dyspnea, no CP, BP 110/70. ECG findings. Sinus tachycardia with frequent PACs Right axis : net QRS is (-) in lead I; QRS is closest to equiphasic in lead aVF axis close to +180 degrees RAE (by lead II and lead V1 criteria) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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67 yom presents after syncope (while going to restroom). Mild dyspnea, no CP, BP 110/70
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ECG findings
1. Sinus tachycardia with frequent PACs
2. Right axis : net QRS is (-) in lead I; QRS is closest to equiphasic in lead aVF axis close to +180 degrees
3. RAE (by lead II and lead V1 criteria)
4. S>R in V6 + Right axis deviation RVH
5. S1Q3T3 c/w right axis (big S in lead I) and RVH
6. T inversion in V1-V3:
ddx: anterior ischemia vs RV strain
Final dx: PE with signs of RV/RA overload
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How to assess QRS axis?
1st step:Look in leads I and aVf, and potentially in lead II if needed
2nd step (not very important for residents): See where QRS is closest to isoelectric, the axis is 90 degrees perpendicular to it in the corresponding quadrant
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RV enlargement leads to increased R wave height in the right-sided lead V1 and increased S wave in the left-sided lead V6
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