Arrhythmias and arrhythmology ECG Atrial rhythms: ectopic atrial rhythm, atrial tachycardia and multifocal atrial tachycardia Ectopic atrial tachycardia (EAT, or atrial tachycardia) arises when an…

…varying QRS morphologies (i.e multifocal ventricular complexes). In virtually all cases (particularly in myocardial ischemia) idioventricular rhythm is benign and does not demand treatment…

…atrial rate (beats/min)? P waves should precede every QRS complex and the P wave should be positive in lead II. Common findings Sinus rhythm …

ECG Introduction to ECG interpretation A systematic approach to ECG interpretation: an efficient and safe method The ECG must always be interpreted systematically. Failure to…

…elective cardioversion. AVNRT and AVRT that respond to adenosine — try adenosine first in the stable patient. Sinus tachycardia and multifocal atrial tachycardia — treat the cause;…

…atrial tachycardia, multifocal atrial tachycardia, AVNRT, AVRT (pre excitation, WPW), junctional tachycardia. These tachyarrhythmias arise in the atria and are very rarely life threatening. Causes…