27 results
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
Multifocal Atrial ... • Oxygen • Treatment ... Tachycardia #MAT #Cardiology ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Management
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management

Regular SVT: Sinus Tachycardia, AVNRT, AVRT, Atrial Flutter,
Framework and Management ... , AVNRT, AVRT, Atrial ... : Atrial Fibrillation ... flat and raise legs ... #cardiology
Lead AVR on ECG
1. Acute myocardial infarction: ST elevation > 1.5 mm in aVR, indicative of
Lead AVR on ECG ... Subepicardial atrial ... of AVRT in WPW (sens ... supraventricular tachycardia (SVT ... #differential #cardiology
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Control rate (e.g ... Control rate (e.g ... #Tachycardia #Treatment ... #management #cardiology
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
(e.g. ectopic atrial ... progression ST ... a normal QT is less ... between QRS and ST ... Electrocardiogram #cardiology
Modified Valsalva Maneuver Insturctions

- 43% vs 17% response compared to the standard valsalva maneuver

Per ACLS and
the first-line treatment ... in the REVERT trial ... and raise his legs ... to treat of 3 #Management ... Protocol #Procedure #SVT
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
Brady Management ... P and QRS • Atrial ... summary #Diagnosis #EKG ... electrocardiogram #ecg ... #cardiology
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
CM5 continuous ECG ... Consider invasive arterial ... consultation with cardiology ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Instructions for the Modified Valsalva Maneuver for Treatment of Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

1) In a semi-recumbent position,
Valsalva Maneuver for Treatment ... maneuver REVERT Trial ... #Tachycardia #SVT ... #Cardiology #Instructions ... #Procedure #Management
Treatment of Stable Wide-Complex Tachycardia
Regular
 • If ventricular tachycardia or uncertain rhythm:
    -
Treatment of Stable ... cardioversion • If known SVT ... nodal agents (e.g ... #Tachycardia #Treatment ... #management #cardiology