…originate from the atria but the QRS complexes become wide due to abnormal ventricular depolarization (e.g sinus tachycardia with simultaneous left bundle branch block)…

…context. 1. Rhythm Check Is the ventricular rate regular at 50–100 beats/min? Is there a P wave in front of every ventricular complex…

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…than 50 beats per minute. ECG criteria follow: Regular rhythm with a ventricular rate slower than 50 beats per minute. P waves with constant morphology…

…Similar to sinus rhythm, the rhythm is regular with a positive P wave in lead II, but the heart rate exceeds 100 beats per minute…

…tachycardia (VT). ECG 3 . A single ventricular beat, followed by a three ventricular beats (VT). ECG 4 . Regular supraventricular rhythm (P waves precede the QRS).

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…Click to zoom. ECG in atrial flutter The ECG shows regular flutter waves ( F waves ; not to be confused with f waves seen in atrial…

…from the atria but the QRS complexes become wide due to abnormal ventricular depolarization (e.g. sinus tachycardia with simultaneous left bundle branch block). 2…

…vagal tone. This causes the slightly irregular rhythm seen in Figure 1 . The rhythm becomes completely regular if the person holds the breath. However, sinus…

…have been discussed previously. Definition (criteria) for sinus rhythm Regular rhythm with a ventricular rate between 50 and 100 beats/min. P wave with constant…

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…non invasive nature and reproducibility make it indispensable in congenital and critical care cardiology. Regular echocardiographic assessment ensures timely intervention, improving outcomes for patients w

…therapy) Stress testing (due to induced increase in myocardial O 2 consumption) Regular : 2.0–20 μg/kg/min Max : 40 μg/kg…

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…regular heart rate Adequate breath holding ECG synchronised acquisition Appropriate intravenous iodinated contrast timing Sublingual nitroglycerin immediately before contrast administration to enlarge the coronary lumen…

…cholesterol and glucose levels, together with a low salt, low cholesterol diet, regular physical activity, avoidance of smoking, and adequate sleep. The process should begin…

…be blocked in the refractory pathway. If the refractory pathway has repolarized before the impulse has left the atrioventricular node, it may circulate back (upwards…

…response. The ECG in ectopic atrial rhythm and atrial tachycardia A regular rhythm with P waves that differ in contour from sinus P waves. If…

…therapy) Stress testing (due to induced increase in myocardial O 2 consumption) Regular : 2.0–20 μg/kg/min Max : 40 μg/kg…

…all pediatric patients. Sinus rhythm is defined by the following criteria: Regular rhythm with a ventricular rate within the age specific normal interval. P wave…

…intensive care unit (ICU), coronary care unit (CCU), regular wards and rehabilitation facilities. Depending on the cause of the arrest, other units may be critical…

…called junctional escape rhythm). Junctional escape rhythm is a regular rhythm with a frequency of around 40–60 beats per minute. In case of sinus…

…escape rhythm with wide QRS complexes is referred to as ventricular rhythm . All these rhythms are regular. Since there is competition between these latent pacemakers…

…As seen here, the rhythm is still regular and all complexes appear normal. Second degree sinoatrial (SA) block Second degree sinoatrial block is further subdivided…

…rhythm is often referred to as a junctional escape rhythm. The junctional escape rhythm is regular, with a frequency of roughly 40 beats per minute…

…beats have a ventricular origin. The ventricular rate is between 20 to 40 beats per minute and the rhythm is regular. There is always secondary…