An important incidental ECG findings.
- Author:
Nazar LUQMAN
- Publication Type:Journal article
- From:Brunei International Medical Journal
2010;6(1):48-48
- CountryBrunei Darussalam
- Language:English
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Abstract:
A 34-year-old male with diabetes mellitus presented with diabetic ketoacidosis. He was treated
with insulin. Echocardiography and cardiac enzymes (CKMB and troponin I) were normal. Routine
electrocardiogram (ECG) was done and is shown in the above panel.
Q: What is the ECG diagnosis?
What are the possible diagnoses you would consider?
1: Acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
2: Hyperkalemia
3: Brugada Syndrome
4: Normal ST-T changes in a young person
Answer: refer to page 69
