ARRHYTHMIAClinical Case #002

72-Year-Old Female With Palpitations & Dizziness

Patient Presentation

Age: 72

Gender: Female

Onset: Sudden onset, ~1 hour ago

History: Hypertension, no prior arrhythmia history

Symptoms

Sudden onset irregular palpitations with lightheadedness. No chest pain. ECG shows an irregularly irregular rhythm with absent discrete P waves.

Vitals & Findings

BP 132/84, HR 128 irregular, SpO2 97%.

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