Question 11 (part 2) · LEK · Atrial flutter
A 66-year-old male patient reported to his GP complaining of palpitations, impaired exercise tolerance and dizziness. On the assessment of the patient's ECG, the doctor found arrhythmias with irregular RR intervals, no visible P waves and regular electrical function of the atria in V1 lead. Indicate the cause.
- A. atrial flutter.
- B. paroxysmal atrial tachycardia.
- C. acute coronary syndrome
- D. paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
- E. ventricular arrhythmias.
Hint
Recall the ESC ECG definition of the arrhythmia with irregular RR intervals and absent P waves, including what may be visible in lead V1.
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