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Premature atrial complex (PAC) - ECG Recognition
 • Prematurity and altered P wave morphology.
 • P
Premature atrial ... ECG Recognition ... altered P wave morphology ... #complexes #cardiology ... #ecg #electrocardiogram
The 3 Fates of a Premature Atrial Complex
 • PAC can be conducted with normal QRS
of a Premature Atrial ... Complex • PAC ... conduct with a RBBB morphology ... #PACs #cardiology ... #ecg #electrocardiogram
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Regular, Wide-Complex Tachycardia
1. aVR: Is the initial deflection in aVR positive?
Regular, Wide-Complex ... : Is the QRS morphology ... Tachycardia #Evaluation #Interpretation ... #ECG #EKG #Electrocardiogram ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

WPW is a congenital abnormality characterized by an abnormal accessory conduction pathway between the atria
pathway between the atria ... The definitive treatment ... ) 2 Wide QRS complex ... WolffParkinsonWhite #WPW #Cardiology ... #ECG #EKG #Electrocardiogram
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... (e.g. ectopic atrial ... Variable P-Wave Morphology ... #ECG #Electrocardiogram ... #cardiology #diagnosis
A Summary slide of Sinoatrial Rhythms 
 • Sinus Rhythm
 • Sinus Arrhythmia
A Summary slide ... - Wandering Atrial ... Complexes • Sinoatrial ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ekg #ecg
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Narrow-Complex ... Control rate (e.g ... #Tachycardia #Treatment ... #management #cardiology
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
with abnormal morphology ... capture of the atria ... arrhythmia • Atrial ... more intensive treatment ... #differential #cardiology
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
Pacemaker 3rd Degree, Complete ... P and QRS • Atrial ... summary #Diagnosis #EKG ... electrocardiogram #ecg ... #cardiology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... Hypercoagulable (APLAS ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... hematuria, + RF Treatment ... Differential #Diagnosis #cardiology