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Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Bradyarrhythmia (<60 bpm)
 • Sinus Bradycardia
 • Sick Sinus Syndrome
 • SA
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... (constant R-R Interval ... setting of long QT ... tachyarrhythmias #Cardiology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
QT/QTc- Interval
•	Start of Q-wave to end of the T-wave (time of ventricular depolarization + repolarization).
•	Life threatening
QT/QTc- Interval ... /QTc interval may ... intervals are seen ... interval is 8 x ... • QT interval
The JT Interval and Pro-Arrhythmic Risk
Measured from the J-point to the end of the T-wave, the
The JT Interval ... T-wave, the JT interval ... you use the JT Interval ... than prolonged QT ... pathophysiology #ekg #ecg #cardiology
Torsades de Pointes 
•Precipitated by drugs that prolong the QT interval 
•Class IA antidysrhythmics (procainamide, quinidine)
that prolong the QT ... interval •Class ... TorsadesDePointes #Diagnosis #Cardiology
QT / QTc Interval Measurement in Irregular Rhythms
2 Approaches:
 • Measure and calculate the QTc for
QT / QTc Interval ... the associated QT ... the QTc for the QT ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #QT ... Irregular #Rhythm #cardiology
Want to remember what drugs prolong the QT interval? Remember COLLAPSE - Kitty Canavan @KathrynCanavan1
#Diagnosis #Peds
drugs prolong the QT ... interval?
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification
Class I (Ia, Ib, Ic) - Na+ Channel Blockade
 • Slows depolarization
and prolongs PR interval ... potential • Prolongs QT ... interval Class ... and prolongs PR interval ... Classification #Classes #cardiology
Common toxicities of antifungal agents. 
CNS = central nervous system; 5-FC = flucytosine; GI = gastrointestinal;
QTc = corrected QT ... interval.
Management Algorithm for Severe Aortic Stenosis

#Management #Cardiology #AorticStenosis #Followup #Intervals #Algorithm
Management Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology ... AorticStenosis #Followup #Intervals ... #Algorithm
Torsades de Pointes (TdP): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia initiated by PVC in the setting
the setting of QT ... interval prolongation ... pathophysiology #cardiology