Question 15 · LDEK · Cardiac emergencies
In a conscious patient with ECG as below one should recognize:
- A. sudden cardiac arrest.
- B. pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
- C. pulseless ventricular tachycardia only when the pulse is not palpable.
- D. ventricular tachycardia with palpable pulse.
- E. narrow complex tachycardia.
Hint
Note the regular, broad QRS complexes at a fast rate, and remember that the patient is conscious and responsive.
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