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Typical (Counterclockwise) and Reverse Typical (Clockwise) Atrial Flutter on EKG
Typical (Counterclockwise) Atrial Flutter
 • Inferior leads:
Flutter on EKG ... up, slow down; "negative ... • V1: Broad & negative ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram ... #cardiology #clinical
Isthmus Independent Atrial Flutter
 • Rapid atrial activity without typical inferior sawtooth waves suggests CTI-independent flutter
CTI-independent flutter ... • Negative F ... #Flutter #aflutter ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram ... #cardiology #clinical
Atrial Flutter Types #Cardiology #MedStudent #EKG #Flutter #AtrialFlutter #Types #Table #ECGEducator
Atrial Flutter Types ... #Cardiology #MedStudent ... #EKG #Flutter # ... AtrialFlutter #Types ... #Table #ECGEducator
Counterclockwise and (Left) vs Clockwise (Right) Flutter
Typical atrial flutter is counterclockwise in direction and originates from
This results in negatively-directed ... appearance on ECG ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Cardiology ... #Flutter #Types
Typical (Counterclockwise) Atrial Flutter on EKG
 • Inferior leads: Sawtooth waves (fast up, slow down; "negative")
Counterclockwise) Atrial ... Flutter on EKG ... up, slow down; "negative ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram ... #cardiology #clinical
Reverse Typical (Clockwise) Atrial Flutter on EKG
 • Inferior leads: "Positive" waves often notched (usually not
Typical (Clockwise) Atrial ... Flutter on EKG ... • V1: Broad & negative ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram ... #cardiology #clinical
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... flutter, ectopic ... flutter or MAT ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
(e.g. ectopic atrial ... Flutter PR Interval ... • 2° Block Type ... #Electrocardiogram ... #cardiology #diagnosis
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
Brady Management ... P and QRS • Atrial ... #HeartBlocks #Types ... #electrocardiogram ... #ecg #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type ... one post op Cardiology ... CARP, DECREASE V trials ... medical and surgical management