Most Ignored ECG Lead, aVR can be Lifesaver! “Short of Breath in Seattle!”

Authors: Sonia Mishra , Ajay Mishra and Jagdish P Mishra*

DOI: 10.23880/oajc-16000102

Volume 1, Issue 1

Abstract

As if to rhyme with the famous Hollywood movie titled, 'Sleepless in Seattle', I saw a 64-year old man in my office in cardiac consultation who after having dinner with his son and daughter-in-law in Seattle was extremely short of breath while walking up a few stairs to his hotel room. He is from upstate New York area and was visiting them in Seattle. He never had any symptoms like this before. He did have some chest discomfort at the time but the shortness of breath was quite concerning to him. He did not have palpitations, dizziness, diaphoresis or syncope. 

Keywords: ECG Lead; Lifesaver; Seattle

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