What are the implications of a sinus rhythm with a borderline short PR (P-R) interval, RSR' pattern in leads V1 or V2, and minimal ST depression in diffuse leads?

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Differential Diagnosis for Sinus Rhythm with Borderline Short PR Interval and RSR' in V1 or V2

  • Single most likely diagnosis:
    • Normal variant: This is the most likely diagnosis given the description of the ECG findings as "probably normal variant" and the presence of a borderline short PR interval with RSR' in V1 or V2, which can be seen in healthy individuals.
  • Other Likely diagnoses:
    • Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome: Although less likely, WPW syndrome should be considered due to the short PR interval, which could indicate an accessory electrical pathway in the heart.
    • Hypokalemia: Minimal ST depression can be seen in hypokalemia, and while not directly related to the RSR' pattern, it's a condition that can cause various ECG abnormalities.
  • Do Not Miss (ddxs that may not be likely, but would be deadly if missed.):
    • Acute coronary syndrome (ACS): Although the ST depression is described as minimal and diffuse, ACS must be considered, especially if the patient presents with chest pain or other symptoms suggestive of cardiac ischemia.
    • Cardiac sarcoidosis: This condition can cause various ECG abnormalities, including those described, and is important to consider due to its potential for serious cardiac complications.
  • Rare diagnoses:
    • Lown-Ganong-Levine (LGL) syndrome: A rare condition characterized by a short PR interval, which could fit the described ECG findings, but is less common than WPW syndrome.
    • Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC): The RSR' pattern in V1 or V2 could suggest right ventricular involvement, but this diagnosis would typically require additional clinical and imaging findings to support it.

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