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Progression of EKG changes in ACS
 • Hyperacute T waves
 • ST depression and T waves
Progression of EKG ... • Hyperacute T waves ... #EKG #ACS #ECG ... electrocardiogram #Timeline #cardiology ... #diagnosis
Progressive ECG changes with increasing 
hyperkalaemia. 
 (a) Normal 
 (b) Tented T wave (arrow)
Progressive ECG ... (b) Tented T wave ... (c) Reduced P wave ... #Cardiology #EKG ... #ECG #Hyperkalemia
R Wave Progression - normal chest lead ECG shows an rS-type complex in lead V1 with
R Wave Progression ... normal chest lead ECG ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #MedStudent #EKG ... #RWave #Progression
Hyperkaelemia ECG Features - With mild to moderate hyperkalemia, there is reduction of the size of
Hyperkaelemia ECG ... size of the P wave ... development of peaked T waves ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #MedStudent #EKG
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... junction origin (e.g ... progression ST ... @AmyChung #EKG ... Interpretation #ECG
T Wave Evolution after coronary reperfusion
#Diagnosis #Cardiology #EKG #ECG #Occlusion #CoronaryReperfusion #Evolution #Progression #Wellens #Pattern
T Wave Evolution ... reperfusion #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology #EKG ... #ECG #Occlusion ... CoronaryReperfusion #Evolution #Progression
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
3 different P wave ... hypertension Management ... Tachycardia #MAT #Cardiology ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Management
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
potassium and ECG ... amplitude of P waves ... - Absence of T wave ... QRS axis shift, Progressive ... potassium #high #diagnosis
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
Cannon A waves during ... EKG of the same ... rapid cannon a waves ... Hussainch #Cannon #Awaves ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
non-conducted P wave ... Brady Management ... Non-conducted P waves ... #EKG #electrocardiogram ... #ecg #cardiology