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Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
) - Summary Framework ... arrhythmia syndromes (e.g ... 300 = NSVT EKG ... No associated P-wave ... , and the T-wave
Paroxysmal AV Block aka Ventricular Standstill
 • Abrupt and persistent AV block ( multiple P waves
block ( multiple P waves ... or PVC, acceleration ... the following P wave ... diagnosis #cardiology #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
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 ... #Cardiology #Neck
Paroxysmal AV Block on ECG
 - Characterized by an abrupt and persistent AV block in the
on ECG - Characterized ... or PVC, acceleration ... the following P wave ... diagnosis #cardiology #ekg ... #ecg #electrocardiogram
Atrioventricular Blocks (AV blocks) - ECG Diagnosis Summary
First Degree AV Block
 • The P wave is
(AV blocks) - ECG ... group-beating" on the ECG ... or PVC, acceleration ... AVBlock #cardiology #ekg ... #ecg #diagnosis
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
non-conducted P wave ... Non-conducted P waves ... Regular ventricular ... #Diagnosis #EKG ... #ecg #cardiology
Approach to ECGs - Tachy/Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias - HR > 100
Wide
  (1) VT - DANGER
  (2)
Approach to ECGs ... 3 different P waves ... bradyarrhythmia #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis ... #electrocardiogram
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
in the chest or neck ... exam • 12-lead ECG ... irregular rhythms: Paroxysmal ... Valvular disease (e.g ... palpitations: PVC