• The ECG shows a wide complex tachycardia at a rate of ~175 bpm. Although the rhythm is irregular, there are findings that suggest ventricular tachycardia (VT); Most notably AV dissociation (P waves are shown with arrows). As you see, there is no relationship between P waves and QRS complexes. Note that VT may be irregular in particular at the beginning.
• STT changes are common findings in any rhythm with wide QRS complexes including VT, However, despite secondary STT changes, there are concordant ST-elevations (ST-elevations in leads with positive QRS complexes) in leads 1, aVL and V6 which suggest acute myocardial infarction (MI). The next ECG is taken after the patient got cardioversion shock and confirms anterolateral MI.
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