89+ y/o male came into ER for unknown reason. Not my patient | Figure 1
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89+ y/o male came into ER for unknown reason. Not my patient, I was asked to interpret the EKG. Unknown Hx, vitals or presentation on exam. Just the rhythm. What do you all think?...
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