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Various wide complex tachycardia (WCT) differentiation algorithmic designs and algorithms.
The most commonly utilized approaches to differentiate
Various wide complex tachycardia ... designs and algorithms ... the multistep decision‐tree ... VTach #ECG #EKG #Electrocardiogram ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT) on EKG
 • Heart rate > 100 bpm (usually 100-150 bpm)
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(MAT) on EKG ... Irregularly irregular rhythm ... varying PP, PR and ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #EKG #ECG #Electrocardiogram
Classic Digoxin-Associated Arrhythmias
 • Atrial fibrillation with an unusually slow ventricular response
 • Atrial Fibrillation with
and Accelerated ... Escape Rhythm ... • Atrial Tachycardia ... Arrhythmias #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Table - Wide vs Narrow, Regular vs Irregular

Regular Rhythm - Narrow Complex
Irregular Regular Rhythm ... Bedside eval of rate and ... AFIutter + variable block ... >> MAT • Determine ... Irregular #causes #cardiology
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Regular Rhythm: ... - Observe and ... atrial flutter or MAT ... Treatment #management #cardiology ... #algorithm
Approach to ECGs - Tachy/Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias - HR > 100
Wide
  (1) VT - DANGER
  (2)
(1) Sinus tachycardia ... (MAT) - 3 ... arrest - escape rhythms ... EKG #diagnosis #electrocardiogram ... #cardiology #differential
Almost any type of cardiac arrhythmia is seen in digitalis toxic­ity. However, type II second-degree atrioventricular
may be seen. ... AV junctional rhythm ... fibrillation may ... Non-paroxysmal atrial tachycardia ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
High-grade AV Block aka Advanced AV Block
 • During sinus rhythm, when 2 or more P
• During sinus rhythm ... • The QRS may ... may progress to ... Advanced #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
Narrow & regular rhythm ... Narrow & irregular rhythm ... • May be no pattern ... Diagnosis #EKG #electrocardiogram ... #ecg #cardiology
Paroxysmal AV Block on ECG
 - Characterized by an abrupt and persistent AV block in the
Characterized by an abrupt and ... - May be initiated ... slowing of sinus rhythm ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ekg #ecg #electrocardiogram