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Patient is a 56 yo with shortness of breath.  EKG suggests:

Each little box horizontally represents: 

A 26 yo presents with syncope and a 3/6 cresendo-decresendo Systolic murmur- heard in all 4 areas-the murmur gets louder with Valsalva maneuver and softer with squatting.  Based on the EKG, you diagnose:

What does this EKG show: 

For this patient’s ekg, if you are uncertain what the rhythm is, what could you do to help determine the rhythm:

This 49 yo patient complains of intermittent lightheadedness, palpitations and diaphoresis.   He has had 3 episodes of syncope in the past year. He is from South America, has had almost no contact with doctors during his life.   He should be treated with:

What is the diagnosis: 

This patient has shortness of breath, bibasilar crackles and a BP of 110/60.  EKG is shown.  Her treatment should start with:

Where is the R wave transition occur on this EKG? 

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