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Mitral valve stenosis

…shape and is attached to three fifths of the annular circumference. The posterior leaflet generally has two distinct indentations which divide it into three scallops…

Tricuspid regurgitation (TR/TI)

…It normally consists of three leaflets (anterior, posterior and septal leaflet). The leaflets are attached to the subvalvular apparatus, consisting of the chordae tendineae and…

Fascicular block (hemiblock): Left anterior & left posterior fascicular block

…who are otherwise healthy. The majority of those with LAFB, however, have significant heart disease. Myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, left ventricular hypertrophy, dilated cardiomyopathy…

Posterior Myocardial Infarction: Diagnosis on the Standard ECG

…source material addresses posterior infarction primarily in the context of suspected acute coronary syndrome and acute myocardial ischaemia. Patients may present with acute chest pain…

Left bundle branch block (LBBB): ECG criteria, causes, management

…the left ventricle partially or entirely outside the specialized conduction system. This slower conduction results in a prolonged QRS duration. The defining features of LBBB…

The electrical axis of the heart (ECG axis)

…aVF (with QRS duration <0.12 seconds), provided that other causes of right axis deviation have been excluded. Causes of left axis deviation Left bundle…

The electrical axis of the heart (heart axis): ECG & physiology

…aVF (with QRS duration <0.12 seconds), provided that other causes of right axis deviation have been excluded. Causes of left axis deviation Left bundle…

Pericardiocentesis

…20 mL syringes, a three way tap. A Seldinger set with a guidewire, a dilator and a 5–8 F pigtail catheter , plus a drainage…

Right bundle branch block (RBBB): ECG, criteria, definitions, causes & treatment

…the bundle of His, which bifurcates into the right and left bundle branches. The left bundle branch further divides into the anterior and posterior fascicles…

Skin biopsy — punch, shave and excision

…subcutis. 5. Lift the specimen gently with a needle tip or fine forceps applied to its edge , not by gripping across the whole biopsy, and…

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