History of Present Illness:
An elderly male with a history of bradycardia and HTN only on HCTZ presents for generalized weakness and a fall. He was on his bedroom floor all night. He denies pain in the chest or other complaints.
Vital Signs & Physical Exam:
Vital signs are normal except for a pulse of 40 . Physical exam is otherwise normal but she is in the hallway.
An ECG is done
Computer Read: SB at 40 with first degree AVB, LAFB and moderated TWA
What is the most likely rhythm in this patient?
- A) Sinus bradycardia with PAC’s
- B) 1st degree AV block
- C) 2nd degree AV block, type 1
- D) 2nd degree AV block, type 2
- E) 3rd degree AV block
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ANSWERS:
What is the most likely rhythm in this patient?
- A) Sinus bradycardia with PAC’s
- B) 1st degree AV block
- C) 2nd degree AV block, type 1 – CORRECT – However, since block is 2:1 safer to assume it is type 2.
- D) 2nd degree AV block, type 2
- E) 3rd degree AV block
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