Title:
“Slow Beats, Fast Decisions: Who will Save the Day?”
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“Slow Beats, Fast Decisions: Who will Save the Day?”
A 68-year-old female with past history of diabetes and hypertension as well as peripheral vascular disease with prior right limb below-knee amputation.
She was brought by family to the ED because of generalized weakness and not feeling well for a couple of days. There was no chest pain or other symptoms reported. Her blood pressure was 98/50 and she was bradycardic.
After stabilizing the patient, given the above history and the presenting EKG, which service is likely needed to address the source of the problem?