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Typical (Counterclockwise) and Reverse Typical (Clockwise) Atrial Flutter on EKG
Typical (Counterclockwise) Atrial Flutter
 • Inferior leads:
Typical (Counterclockwise ... ) and Reverse Typical ... ) Atrial Flutter ... #Atrial #Flutter ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
Counterclockwise and (Left) vs Clockwise (Right) Flutter
Typical atrial flutter is counterclockwise in direction and originates from
Counterclockwise ... Typical atrial ... flutter is counterclockwise ... the circuit can reverse ... Atypical atrial
Typical (Counterclockwise) Atrial Flutter on EKG
 • Inferior leads: Sawtooth waves (fast up, slow down; "negative")
Typical (Counterclockwise ... ) Atrial Flutter ... / #Typical #Counterclockwise ... #Atrial #Flutter ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
Reverse Typical (Clockwise) Atrial Flutter on EKG
 • Inferior leads: "Positive" waves often notched (usually not
Reverse Typical ... (Clockwise) Atrial ... Typical #Clockwise #Atrial ... #Flutter #aflutter ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... flutter, ectopic ... flutter or MAT ... underlying cause #Stable ... management #cardiology #algorithm
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 ... The left atrium
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Management Algorithm ... patients with Stable ... +moderate or severe ... #ISCHEMIA #Stable ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
(e.g. ectopic atrial ... • Saw-Tooth = Atrial ... Flutter PR Interval ... • U waves = severe ... Interpretation #ECG #Electrocardiogram
Modified Valsalva Maneuver Insturctions

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

Per ACLS and
treatment for stable ... described in the REVERT ... trial [6]. ... demonstrated successful conversion ... Valsalva #Maneuver #REVERT
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
to ask) - Any adverse ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... CARP, DECREASE V trials