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ECG changes caused by antiarrhythmic drugs, beta blockers & calcium channel blockers

…become worse. Particularly, the degree of AV block may increase. QRS complex QRS duration becomes prolonged. ST segment ST segment depression may develop. T wave…

Skin biopsy — punch, shave and excision

…longer duration; it is safe even on the fingers, toes, nose and ears), a 27 G needle, a 2–5 mL syringe. Punches of 2…

Adenosine: Administration Technique, Dose Escalation and Precautions

…conduction may be blocked in unusual accessory pathways that possess long conduction times or decremental conduction properties. Furthermore, adenosine binds to four types of receptors…

Pre-excitation, Atrioventricular Reentrant (Reentry) Tachycardia (AVRT), Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome

…QRS duration, delta waves, secondary ST T abnormalities). Click to zoom. Atrioventricular reentrant (reentry) tachycardia (AVRT) Individuals with accessory pathways are at risk of developing…

Atrial Fibrillation in the Critically Ill Patient

…present Whether an accessory pathway is suspected, particularly before administration of digoxin The duration of the AF episode, if known The presence of thromboembolic risk…

The PR Interval & PR segment

…with first degree AV block. A shortened PR interval (<0,12 s) indicates pre excitation (presence of an accessory pathway). This is associated with a…

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

…Some textbooks use the term "node" instead of "nodal". AVNRT should not be confused with AVRT, which is the result of pre excitation (accessory pathway)…

Assessment of the pupillary reflex in cardiac arrest

…light causes rapid bilateral pupillary constriction (a brisk reflex), whereas low light causes dilation. This reflex is highly sensitive to brainstem integrity and cerebral perfusion…

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM): Definition, Types, Diagnostics & Treatment

…DCM) Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is defined as dilation of one or both ventricles. Dilation of the left ventricle is virtually always accompanied by impaired left…

🟠 Adjusted aortic root dimension

…help determine expected normal values based on body surface area (BSA), aiding in the diagnosis of aortic root dilation. Key Formulas BSA Calculation (Mosteller formula): [ …

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