You are assessing a 64 year old male complaining of chest pain. He is having some mild respiratory distress and his skin is pale, cool and clammy. After obtaining the ECG shown, what is the most appropriate treatment?
A. Administer adenosine 6 mg
B. Attempt vagal maneuvers
C. Perform cardioversion
D. Administer amiodarone
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You are treating a 67 year old male complaining of chest pain. He rates the pain at a 10/10 and describes the pain as a tearing sensation that he also feels in his back and shoulders. Your assessment reveals that the patients blood pressure is 30mmHg lower in his left arm than his right arm. You should suspect:
A. Left ventricular heart failure
B. Acute pulmonary embolism
C. Acute myocardial infarction
D. Acute aortic dissection