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Cardiology Case Report: Hypoglycemia and Abnormal EKG

Our latest case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features an elderly woman with a history of diabetes experiencing sweats, light-headedness, nausea, and SOB. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

History: An elderly lady with a history of DM who just switched from metformin to insulin is BIBA for sweats, light-headedness, nausea and SOB, all lasting about 1 hour. Her glucose was 68 by medics and symptoms resolved after juice and food that she was consuming as medics arrived. She denies any chest pain, abdominal pain, vomiting, or other complaints.

Exam: Vital signs are normal as is her physical exam other than visible diaphoresis

An EKG is done

Computer Read: Atrial pacemaker at 60 bpm, marked LAD, ST deviation and T-wave abnormalities consider inferior and anterolateral ischemia.

Computer Read: Atrial pacemaker at 60 bpm, marked LAD, ST deviation and T-wave abnormalities consider inferior and anterolateral ischemia.

What is the most likely diagnosis?


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