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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome, stress induced cardiomyopathy)

…Echocardiogram showing takotsubo cardiomyopathy in acute phase (A) and resolution phase (B). Note the apical ballooning of the apical portion fo the left ventricle (A)…

ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Diagnosis and ECG Criteria

…non Q wave, transmural and non transmural infarction are no longer considered reliable descriptors of pathological extent. Magnetic resonance imaging findings indicate that Q wave…

In-Stent Restenosis: Mechanisms and Treatment

…although its resolution does not consistently permit identification of foamy macrophages. The occurrence of neoatherosclerosis helps explain why ISR and other stent related events may…

ECG signs of myocardial infarction: pathological Q-waves & pathological R-waves

…for pathological R waves: R wave ≥0,04 s in V1 V2 and R/S ratio ≥1 with concordant positive T wave in absence of…

Interpretation of neonatal and pediatric electrocardiograms (ECG)

ECG Definition of normal and pathological pediatric and neonatal ECG The neonatal and pediatric electrocardiogram (ECG) is interpreted using the same principles as in ECG…

Other ECG changes in ischemia and infarction

…compared with 36% for pathological Q waves. However, the specificity was lower for fragmented QRS (89% vs 99%). The absence of fragmented QRS has a…

Sinus tachycardia & Inappropriate sinus tachycardia

…normal variants & pathological variants Sinus tachycardia is the most common tachyarrhythmia (tachycardia). Sinus tachycardia is the result of an increased rate of depolarization (i.e…

Atrial flutter: classification, causes, ECG criteria and management

Arrhythmias and arrhythmology ECG Atrial flutter Atrial flutter is the second most common pathological tachyarrhythmia. Only atrial fibrillation is more common. Atrial flutter occurs almost…

Echocardiography in cardiomyopathies: an overview

Echocardiography Definition and types of cardiomyopathies Cardiomyopathy implies that the myocardium is structurally and functionally altered, and the pathological changes are not explained by coronary…

🟠 QTc Interval Calculator (Bazett’s, Fridericia’s, Hodge's and Framingham Formulas)

…considered pathological. For patients with bundle branch blocks, the corresponding figure is 500 ms. The QT interval represents the time between the onset of ventricular…

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The Normal ECG: From Normality to Pathology

…second part of the course you will learn all about the normal ECG, normal variants and diagnosis of pathological findings. A total of 8 lessons…

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