You are caring for an older patient with chest pain. Your paramedic tells you the patient's ECG is showing some conduction abnormalities. You should assume:

A. This is a normal part of aging.
B. This patient is likely just under a lot of stress.
C. The patient may be experiencing a cardiac emergency.
D. The patient's symptoms are not cardiac in origin.

Answer: C. The patient may be experiencing a cardiac emergency.