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Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy / Dysplasia (ARVC, ARVD)

…other ECG changes (see below) should lead to a suspicion of ARVC. The gradual loss of myocardium leads to ventricular dilation and right heart failure…

Central venous catheter

…different position or a different vessel. Choice of site Vessel Advantages Disadvantages : : : Internal jugular vein (right) Best ultrasound conditions, a straight course to the superior…

Opioid therapy in severe pain

…excreted metabolite that causes late sedation and respiratory depression Marked liver failure A reduced dose of all of them, at a longer interval All op

Overview of the ECG Waves, Deflections, Intervals, Durations

…than the right ventricle, the QRS complex is actually a reflection of the electrical potentials generated by the left ventricle. QRS duration QRS duration is…

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

…generated by the right ventricle, the QRS complex is actually a reflection of left ventricular depolarization. QRS duration is the time interval from the onset…

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 interpretation method, adults

…be −30° to 90°. Normal values and differential diagnoses Prolonged QRS duration: left bundle branch block. Right bundle branch block. Non specific intraventricular conduction delay…

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

…V6) a diagnosis of ventricular tachycardia can be made. Otherwise, continue to next criteria. Assess the RS interval (interval from start of the R wave…

Soft tissue corticosteroid injection

…water soluble and short acting, not a depot preparation, and gives a shorter duration of effect. Lidocaine 10 mg/mL without adrenaline , 2–5 mL…

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

…QRS duration ≥0.12 s) if there is a left or right bundle branch block. Commonly, the premature atrial impulse arrives before one of the…

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