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Typical (Counterclockwise) and Reverse Typical (Clockwise) Atrial Flutter on EKG
Typical (Counterclockwise) Atrial Flutter
 • Inferior leads:
Clockwise) Atrial Flutter ... Counterclockwise) Atrial Flutter ... Counterclockwise #Atrial #Flutter ... #aflutter #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
Reverse Typical (Clockwise) Atrial Flutter on EKG
 • Inferior leads: "Positive" waves often notched (usually not
Reverse Typical ... Clockwise) Atrial Flutter ... Clockwise #Atrial #Flutter ... #aflutter #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
Counterclockwise and (Left) vs Clockwise (Right) Flutter
Typical atrial flutter is counterclockwise in direction and originates from
Clockwise (Right) Flutter ... Typical atrial flutter ... the circuit can reverse ... clockwise atrial flutter ... #Types #Classification
The first three letters refer to chamber paced, chamber sensed, and response to sensed events. The
The fourth letter ... generally refers ... Pacemaker #LetterCode #Coding ... #Classification ... #Table
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Possible atrial flutter ... possible atrial flutter ... underlying cause #Stable ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
Over-anticoagulation can lead to severe ... #management #algorithm ... #medications #table ... hematology #warfarin #dosing
Severe Mitral Stenosis- The physical examination revealed a right parasternal heave, a loud S1, a midpeaking
Severe Mitral Stenosis ... An electrocardiogram ... showed atrial flutter ... cm2) and very severe
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
Saw-Tooth = Atrial Flutter ... • U waves = severe ... Interpretation #ECG #Electrocardiogram