This is the ECG of 23 years old lady, post partum D24 who presented with generalized body weakness for 3/52 duration and unable to ambulate for 2/7 duration. Otherwise, no diarrhea or vomiting, no fever, no PV bleeding or foul smelling discharge.
She
also has similar presentation during her last post partum but did not seek
medical attention and claim that the problem resolves spontaneously.
On
examination, patient is conscious and alert, hydration and perfusion status is
good, CRT less than 2 second, good pulse volume. Examination of heart, lung and
abdomen are normal. Neurological assessment revealed generalized body weakness
with power of 2/5, hypotonic, hyporeflexia and intact sensation. Patient also
have weakness of the right Sternocledomastoid and trapezius muscle weakness
?Accessory nerve involvement.
ECG
shows sinus rhythm with prolong PR interval and generalized up sloping ST
depression.
His
potassium level is 1.6 mmol/l with other electrolytes are normal. VBG shows
metabolic acidosis and random blood sugar is 5.5.
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