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Counterclockwise and (Left) vs Clockwise (Right) Flutter
Typical atrial flutter is counterclockwise in direction and originates from
At times, the direction ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Cardiology ... #Flutter #Types ... #Classification
Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis and Management - Narrow vs Wide, Regular vs Irregular
Narrow - Regular:
Use P
• Atrial Flutter ... or MAT. ... • MAT. 3 types ... Diagnosis #Management #cardiology ... #wide #narrow #algorithm
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is an abnormally fast heart rhythm arising from improper electrical activity in upper
are four main types ... : atrial fibrillation ... flutter, and Wolff-Parkinson-White ... Symptoms may include ... #EKG #SVT #SupraVentricularTachycardia
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
flutter, ectopic ... Control rate (e.g ... flutter or MAT ... Treatment #management #cardiology ... #algorithm
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... (e.g. ectopic atrial ... Flutter PR Interval ... • 2° Block Type ... • 2° Block Type
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
P and QRS • Atrial ... #HeartBlocks #Types ... #Classification ... summary #Diagnosis #EKG ... #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... What is the type