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Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy / Dysplasia (ARVC, ARVD)

…al). ARVC is more malignant in men, the reason for which remains elusive. Gene mutations can be confirmed in roughly 60% of individuals with ARVC…

Central venous catheter

…not interfere with ongoing CPR or airway management, no risk of pneumothorax Highest risk of thrombosis and contamination, immobilises the patient The right internal jugular…

Anticoagulation Strategies in Atrial Fibrillation

…12 lead ECG or a single lead ECG tracing lasting ≥30 seconds, characterized by irregularly irregular R R intervals and the absence of distinct P…

Assessment of diastolic function by echocardiography

…a delayed equalization of the pressure gradient. Conversely, the deceleration time is shortened if left ventricular compliance is reduced, or if left atrial pressure is…

Overview of the ECG Waves, Deflections, Intervals, Durations

…Overview of the normal electrocardiogram (ECG / EKG) Figure 1. The classical ECG curve with its most common waveforms. Important intervals and points of measurement are…

ECG interpretation: Characteristics of the normal ECG (P-wave, QRS complex, ST segment, T-wave)

…complex is actually a reflection of left ventricular depolarization. QRS duration is the time interval from the onset to the end of the QRS complex…

Quiz: ECG in athletes

…PR interval <120 ms with a delta wave and wide QRS is indicative of 'Ventricular pre excitation', and QRS duration ≥140 ms is considered 'Profound…

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

…therapies have failed. Patients with structural heart disease or reduced left ventricular function are not eligible. Effects of propafenone and flecainide on ECG, heart rhythm…

ECG interpretation method, adults

…in the AV node is high grade. Causes of tachyarrhythmia with narrow QRS complexes (QRS duration < 0.12 s): sinus tachycardia, inappropriate sinus tachycardia…

🟠 Brugada's algorithm for diagnosing ventricular tachycardia (VT)

…duration ≥40 ms suggest ventricular tachycardia. Duration from start of QRS complex to nadir of S wave ≥60 ms suggests ventricular tachycardia. V6 : QR or…

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