EP066 - A 50-Year-Old Man's Palpitations and Dizziness

This podcast is based on clinical scenarios from the official AMC Handbook of Clinical Assessment published by the Australian Medical Council. All cases are used solely for study and discussion. We provide personal learning insights and clinical interpretations to support AMC candidates in developing their clinical reasoning skills. The AMC Handbook is the intellectual property of the Australian Medical Council. To access the official material, please visit the AMC website.

This episode discusses a medical case study for a 50-year-old man experiencing palpitations and dizziness, presenting a scenario for medical trainees. It details the patient's history, including elevated blood pressure (150/96 mmHg) and recent episodes of rapid heartbeats, emphasising the need to gather a comprehensive history and conduct a physical examination. The core purpose is to guide the trainee through the process of differential diagnosis, interpreting an ECG (electrocardiogram) showing atrial flutter with variable block, and ultimately managing this cardiac arrhythmia. The case highlights the importance of identifying underlying causes and potential complications, such as hypertension and alcohol consumption, while also assessing for risk factors associated with cardiac arrhythmias.

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