Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Make the Diagnosis: Athletic or At Risk?

(MedPage Today) -- Case Findings: A 32-year-old athletic female presents for a general medical examination. She does not have any known medical diagnoses. She runs 5 miles a day. Recently, while she was exercising at the gym, she had an episode of lightheadedness. She reports no similar prior episodes. She does mention that it was a hot, sunny day and she had worked out much more than usual. She denies any chest pain, palpitations, or syncopal episodes. One of her cousins is studying in medical school and did quick vitals on her. He was concerned that her heart rate was consistently in low 50s, and he suggested that she be checked at a medical clinic for further workup. Her EKG is shown. Which of the following is true?
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