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Premature atrial complex (PAC) - ECG Recognition
 • Prematurity and altered P wave morphology.
 • P
Premature atrial complex ... (PAC) - ECG Recognition ... premature junctional complex ... premature #atrial #complexes ... #ekg #ecg #electrocardiogram
Second Degree Heart Block, Mobitz Type I (Wenckebach)

P waves and QRS complexes are normal but... 
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Wenckebach) P waves ... and QRS complexes ... non-conducted P wave ... SecondDegree #HeartBlock #Diagnosis ... #ECG #Electrocardiogram
Approach to ECGs - VT vs. SVT - Wide Tachycardias
DDx = VT vs. SVT with BBB
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VT: - No RS complexes ... is positive in aVR ... nadir of the S-wave ... nadir of the S-wave ... #diagnosis #electrocardiogram
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
Lose P • 3° Complete ... through) QRS Complex ... of depth of QRS complex ... in aVR Poor R wave ... Interpretation #ECG
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 ... of narrow complex ... Hussainch #Cannon #Awaves
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
precedes the QRS complex ... S1Q3T3 pattern; complete ... or in-complete ... - Widened QRS complexes ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Progression of EKG changes in Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Hyperacute T waves:
 • Broad-based and symmetrical, usually
Progression of EKG ... 0.02 sec or QS complex ... 0.1 mV deep QS complex ... #Progression #diagnosis ... #electrocardiogram
Hallmark ECG features of Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
AV indicates atrioventricular; LAD, left axis deviation; LBBB, left bundle
Tachycardia (VT) AV ... block; RWPT, R wave ... and WCT, wide complex ... #EKG #Electrocardiogram ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Second Degree Heart Block, Mobitz Type II

• p waves are normal 
• QRS complexes are usually
Type II • p waves ... normal • QRS complexes ... block is below the AV ... SecondDegree #HeartBlock #Diagnosis ... #ECG #Electrocardiogram
Lead AVR on ECG
1. Acute myocardial infarction: ST elevation > 1.5 mm in aVR, indicative of
Lead AVR on ECG ... overdose: Prominent R wave ... prominent terminal R wave ... tachycardia • Narrow complex ... #diagnosis #ekg