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Atrioventricular (AV) Blocks

First Degree AV Block - "If your R is far from your P than
below AV node (His bundle ... independently of the atria ... (AV node, His Bundle ... heart #heartblock #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #diagnosis
Multifocal Atrial Arrhythmias on ECG
Multifocal atrial rhythm & Multifocal atrial tachycardia
ECG Recognition:
 • Variable P wave
Arrhythmias on ECG ... not gradual in contrast ... Some P waves are blocked ... #MAT #Multifocal ... #diagnosis #ekg
Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome (WPW) is one of several disorders of the electrical system of the heart that
pathway between the atria ... (known as the bundle ... of Kent) may stimulate ... ventricles to contract ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... occlusion that may ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... lesions, heart block ... #cardiology
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
Hypokalemia • Bundle ... branch block • ... capture of the atria ... Differential Diagnosis ... arrhythmia • Atrial
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... occlusion that may ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... sided IE: Heart block ... lesions, heart block