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A new ECG biomarker for sudden cardiac death

…morphology, which replaces the sharp negative S wave seen in the low risk beat — the previously undescribed biomarker identified by the deep learning model. Predicting…

Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT): ECG features & management

…In most cases, the re entry is induced by a premature atrial beat reaching the atrioventricular node while some fibers are still refractory. If an…

Premature atrial contraction (premature atrial beat / complex): ECG and clinical implications

Arrhythmias and arrhythmology ECG Premature atrial contraction (premature atrial beat / complex) A premature atrial contraction is produced by an impulse discharged from an ectopic focus…

🟠 Mitral valve

…Additional PISA parameters Mild regurgiation Moderate regurgitation Severe regurgitation Regurgitation volume (ml/beat) < 30 30 59 59 Regurgitation volume = EROA x TVI Regurgitation…

Assessment of diastolic function by echocardiography

…mm/s to 100 mm/s (Figure 1). Gain and filter should be minimized in order to obtain optimal images. The pulsed Doppler beam can…

Performing Echocardiographic Examinations

…the patient's head. This stretches in the chest wall, such that the distances between the ribs increase, providing larger windows for the ultrasound beam…

Premature ventricular contractions (premature ventricular complex, premature ventricular beats)

…Figure 1. Premature ventricular contraction (complex/beat). Typical appearance. Note the paper speed 50 mm/s (1 large box equals 100 ms). The impulse discharged…

ECG interpretation method, adults

…s: pre excitation (WPW syndrome). Second degree AV block, Mobitz I (Wenckebach): repeated episodes with progressive lengthening of the PR interval until an atrial beat…

Foreign body in the ear and nose

…the patient is in great distress Organic material (peas, beans) The same day — it swells when moist Sharp objects The same day Plastic bead, stone…

Aberrant ventricular conduction (aberrancy, aberration)

…block (right and left bundle branch block alternating from one beat to another) is uncommon. Ashman's phenomenon : This type of aberration occurs when the…

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