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Where is the p wave originated from -

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Atrial contraction generated by SA ( sino-atrial) node

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Where is the PR wave originated from-

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AV ( atrio ventricular) node delay

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Where is the QRS wave originated from -

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ventricular contraction ( generated by the Purkinje Fibres )

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Where is the T wave wave originated from -

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from the ventricular relaxation / repolarisation.

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What is the complex in-between the s and t segment that crucial in diagnostic of a stemi

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J point

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Explain or describe the electrical conductivity of the heart - all electric pathways and follow of blood and how does this correspond to complexes seen on ECG

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SA node( positioned in right atrial ) fires - across the atria
Atria contracts * P WAVE **
Signal pass through to AV NODE this delay the signal allowing blood to fill the ventricals *** PR INTERVAL ””””
Signal passes from AV NODE to bundle of his, which splits into the bundle branches ( left and right)
This passes to the Purkinje fibre @ the apex of the heart.
The signal passes up the walls from bottom up via the Purkinje fibre - causes ventricular contraction **** QRS COMPLEX
The centrical then repolarisation occurs ** T WAVE **
THE Atrial repolarization occured during the QRS COMPLEX. - not visible due to the high charge at ventricles

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What is the duration of the p wave -

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0.08s ( 2-2.5 sq)

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What is the duration of the PR wave -

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0.12s to 0.20s (equal to 3-5sq)

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What is the duration of the QRS complex -

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less than 0.12s ( 3sq)

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What is the duration of the QT interval -
Bonus points what is the normal QTC

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0.36s to 0.44s (equal to 9-11 sq)

QTC sgpuld be less than 500ms

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What is PPCI criteria for STEMI 🚨🚨

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Limb lead - 2+ lead with elevation in 1 small box plus

Chest lead - 2+ lead with elevation in 2 small boxes plus

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What are the lead views on a 12 lead ECG

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Lateral - L1 avl v5 V6
Inferior - L2, L3 avf
Septal - v1, V2
Anterior- v3, v4
Non - avr

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What should be suspected if st depression is seen in the anterior lead
1) what are the anterior lead cover
2) suspected is
3) test we can conduct

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1) v3v4 V2 v1
2) posterior MI
3) v7, V8،v9

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What test should be conducted if ST elevation is seen in the inferior lead
1) what are inferior leads
2) answer to question - how to conduct
3) why - how does this effect the treatment plan

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1) L2, L3 , AVF
2) V4R , take v4 and place on right side same spot.
3) if ST elevation see this mean right ventricular involvement (RMCA) therefore caution in give GTN +morphine due to high risk of bp drop reduced cardiac output + venous return therefore cardiac arrest

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What are the two sub branches that come off the LMCA ( left main cononary artery)

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LCF - left circumflex
LAD - left anterior descending

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What does the LMCA ( left main coronary artery ) feed

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Left ventriculal
Left atrial
And the septum

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What does the right main cononary artery feed (RMCA)

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Bothe ventricles
Right atrium
And the posterior portion of the heart

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What is the molecules that create a electrical charge in the heart and how do they get affected once a charge arrives

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Potassium ( INSIDE) the cell - maintained by pump and gated channel ( acting as a door)
Calcium + sodium outside the cell
Electric current arrives
Sodium in - causes more sodium channels to open which inturn cause positivity and open calcium channels

Calcium come bind = contraction

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Cardiac axis - what lead are need to determine cardiac axis

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Lead 1
Avf

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Cardiac axis - what is the cardiac axis if both L1 and Avf are positive

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Normal cardiac axis

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What do the lead look like when it’s a normal cardiac axis

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Lead 1 & avf are positive

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if lead 1 is positive and and avf is negative what is the cardiac axis

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Left axis deviation as the leads are ** leaving**

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What does left axis deviation look like

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The lead are leaving
L1 is positive
Avf is negative

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What does right axis deviation look like

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L1 is negative
Avf is positive
** Reaching for each other **

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If L1 is negative and avf is positive What is the axis deviation
Reaching towards each other Right axis deviation
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What does extreme axis deviation look like
Both L1 & avf are negative
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If both L1 and Avf are negative what is the axis deviation
Extream axis deviation
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How can you identify a right bundle branch
All 3 thing must be true 1) wide qrs complex - 0.12s + 2) upright QRS complex in v1 3) slurred s waves in V6 Can turn paper on it's right side If the r wave faces right if not it's facing left it's left
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How can you identify a left bundle branch block
All 3 things must be true 1) broad qrs complex - 0.12s + 2) mainly downward facing ( negative ) QRS COMPLEX in v1 3) with broad upward facing r waves in V6 4) no Q waves in v6 Turn it on it's side ( right side ) - it's be facing left
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How can you identify a sinus tachycardia
1) heart rate above 100 **but** below 140 2) normal p qrs and t waves
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How can you identify re- entrant tachycardia also know as narrow complex tachycardia or SVT
**HR above 140** Normal qrs length **Constant rate** no p waves - as we are flying 🕊️
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What is the pathophysiology of re- entrant tachycardia / svt / narrow complex tachycardia
There is a backflow of electrical activity in the atria
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What is the treatment for re -enterant tachycardia / svt / narrow complex tachycardia
STOPPIT- mnemonic Vasovagal manovour - blow into something and tilt **??? Can we do as paramedic** *Defibb Pads on* **PRE - ALERT**
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What is the pathophysiology of **wolff Parkinson white syndrome**
The heart creates a **new pathway** from atria to centrical call the **bundle of Kent** which **bypasses** the bundle of his and av node This causes an early depolarisation from the centrical seen as the **Dela wave**
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What is an indicator of wolf Parkinson white syndrome on an ECG
A delta wave This is due to early repolarisation of ventricles This is a slight upward curve at the start of the qrs then it fly's up
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How do you identify a broad complex tachycardia or VT or ventricular tachycardia
**Ventrical originating rhythm** Qrs size is 0.12s + ++++ Regular Above 100bpm
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What is known as an ectopic beat or escaped beat
This is a beat which is not generated by the SA node but from secondary cardiac pacemakers
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How do you identify a 1st degree AV block
1) the PR interval has to be 0.20+ (5sq) 2) this distance must be constant, regular rhythm
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What is an incomplete bundle branch block
A bundle branch block which has the morphology of a block **however** has a duration of **less than** 0.12s
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What is first degree AV Block
- pr interval 0.20+ - this is constant - followed by a qrs complex Can be a normal variant
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What is 2nd degree type 1. AV block
- pr interval 0.20+ Pr interval gradual increases distance before **QRS** goes missing Type 1 runs along
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What is 2nd Degree type 2 AV block (2:2)
Pr interval longer than 0.20+ - pr interval constant before a random QRS complex drop off
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How do you identify a broad complex tachycardia
Rate of above 100bpm Qrs length larger than 0.12s Regular
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What is torsade debpoint and what is the key in idefinificstion
Has Long qt syndrome R on t ( repolarisation and deoperisation happen as same time **R waves have different amplitude**
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What is long Qt syndrome ( cause of sudden cardiac arrest) - what medication can prolonge the QT syndrome - what rhythm can originate from prolonged QT
Duration between q wave and t wave is 0.44+ or 11 sq + Ondansatron can further elongate this - VF or torsades
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What is atrial fibrillation
Eptopic side of heart takes over as SA node loses control ( random depolarisation at different voltages ) some go through some don't - no p waves - irregularity irregular - no flat base line ( fibrillation) - irregular pulse
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What is fast AF or AF with rapid ventricular contraction
It's is AF which is tachycardiac above 110bpm
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What is atrial flutter
Right atrial is damage No isoelectric line Jagged p waves ( f waves) ( teeth shark)
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What is wap ( wandering atria pacemaker
3 + atrial pacemaker conduct ectopic beats - different p waves morphology Different pr intervals Rate less than 100bpm ( above =multi atria tachycardia
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What is the job of an eptopic pacemaker cells
- act as a back up for the SA node if it fails - not affected by sympathetic or parasympathetic nerve system
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What is a junctional rhythm What is the rate set - what are the characteristics of this rhythm
- escaped beat oreiginting from the AV site 40-60 BPM normal qrs Absent inverted or diassosuwed " P WAVES"
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What are the causes of escaped rhyms
3rd degree AV block Sinus arrest Bradycardia Drugs - beta blockers, CCB, DIGOXIN
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What are the factors that are identifiable of a ventricular escaped rhythm
Beats originating from below BOH rate - 15 to 40BPM **QRS bizarre and wide ( may look like BBB) P WAVES - dissaosited or absent
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What is an agonal Rhythm
- seen before aystole - below 20 BPM - wide bizarre qrs complexes
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What is a PVC - how does it display on ECG
Wide abnormal QRS complex Larger amplitude than other qrs Followed by a pause= reset then normal Occurs because of 2 pathways in heart after BOH - FAST = NORMAL SLOW = PVC
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What is a bigemany
Every second beat = pvc
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What is couplets What is this dangerous
2 PVC right after each other 3 + pvc = VT PAD ON - get ready patient may arrest
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What is the 3 classification of angina
Stable - exception Unstable - random And prinzaomental - vasoconstriction spasms
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What is the pathophysiology of stable and unstable angina - why does pain occur
Atheocrosis layer on the contrary arterioles - reduces diameter = less to flow when need = pain
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What is the pathophysiology of prinzmental angina
Vasoconstriction spasm of the cononary ateryes Can show ST elevation - which quickly resolves with GTN
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What is a STEMI Vs non stemi
A full major occasion - causing ischemia and necrosis Non stemi - minor full occlusion - no st segment changes on ECG
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What is de winters signs What do you treat it as
Sloped (upwards) st depression with hyper acute (upwards) t waves in the precordial leads Treat as MI SIGN OF *PROXIMAL LAD occlusion*
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- What is biphasic t waves - what does it suggest
- upward a d downwards t waves Ischemia or hypokalemia + wellen sign
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Inverted t waves can be a normal variant in which leads
3 Avl V1 & v2
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What is wellens syndrome and it's significants
**Biphasic t waves** - t wave starts positively ends negatively No st changes **Deeply inverted T waves** Seen in precordial **anterior lead** and avl This is a sign of *stenosis of the LAD* - increasing the risk of MI or *post MI*
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If a patient has a new onset of a LBBB with how should this be treated
IF THERE IS ACS symptoms treat as a *STEMI* Otherwise normal road - call PPCI
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What are the different variations of at depression
Horizontal Upward sloping And downward sloping
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What are the 3 different ECG changes which indicates ischemia to the heart
St depression - 2+ leads T waves - , hyperactue, biphasic or flipped Stemi - but shuttle (not PPCI criteria) Pathological q waves (old ischemia )
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When discussing T waves ischemia what should I look for
T waves inverion - 2 lead same view of the heart Biphasic t waves - goes positive to negative or the other way Hyperacute ts
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When discussing T waves ischemia what should I look for
T waves **inveted** - 2 lead same view of the heart **Biphasic** t waves - goes positive to negative or the other way **Hyperacute** t waves Deeply inverted t's
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If you see biphasic T waves on an ECG - clinically what does this mean
Ischemia Hypokalemia (signs ) Wellen syndrome (+2-)
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What is the nmenonic for finding for understanding where to look for respical changes in a STEMI
pails Got stemi - look at the next letter for the resipical changes Posterior Anterior Inferior Lateral Septal
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What is the progression of a stemi in terms of ECG visual visually looking
In the first stage you see by phasic or inverted t waves -hyper acute t waves which are equal to or longer than the qrs in terms of amplitude next you will see the semi appearance Pathological key waves with lots of r shape The morphology stays the same but with added inverted t waves Pathological key waves remain but rest of the ECG turns back to normal
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What is the visual st changes caused by
Electrical activity passing through ischemic or dead myocardiocytes - they have a shorter contraction phase alongside potential for deoplerisation
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Ischemia is the the shape of st changes Why Is some with st elevatoin whilst others depression
Elevation - MI facing the lead Depression - MI FACING away
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What are the ECG changes seen in PT with pericarditis
Global st elevation Pr segment depression St depression in AVR
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What are the ECG changes seen in PT with pericarditis
Global st elevation Pr segment depression St depression in AVR
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How can you distinguish LEFT main artery occulsion
ST elation in AVR WITH st depression in inferior or lateral leads
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What is a sign of Lad occlusion
ST elevation in AVR WITH RBBB OR v1 st elevation
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What is early polerisatrisation / high take off - see it on a ECG
1) quick repolarisation 2) look like st elevation ( 1-3mm) = if chest pain treat it as stemi - or do it anyways - treat worst case
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What is early polerisatrisation / high take off - see it on a ECG
1) quick repolarisation 2) look like st elevation ( 1-3mm) = if chest pain treat it as stemi - or do it anyways - treat worst case
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What is brugada syndrome 2) how do you identify it 3) alongside ECG changes what else must be present
2) ST elation in (v1 to V3), with coved ST elevation at least 2mm which leads to inverted T wave 3) Syncopy witnessed VT /VF or history of sudden adult death
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What are the signs you should look for in an ECG which is representative of ACS
ST ELEVATION OR DEPRESSION T WAVE INVERTION PATHOLOGICAL Q WAVES
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What are the signs you should look for in an ECG which is representative of ACS
ST ELEVATION OR DEPRESSION T WAVE INVERTION PATHOLOGICAL Q WAVES
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What is the most important lead to identify right-sided involvement in an inferior stemi
V4r
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When assessing an inferior stemi what signs on an ECG could be indicative of right ventricular involvement
Lead 3 bigger than lead 2 One mil of st elevation in v1 or AVR St elevation of 0.5 millimeter in a in v4r
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When assessing an inferior stemi what signs on an ECG could be indicative of right ventricular involvement
Lead 3 bigger than lead 2 One mil of st elevation in v1 or AVR St elevation of 0.5 millimeter in a in v4r
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What is the inferior stemi right ventricular involvement triad
Hypertension Jugular vein distention Clear lungs
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What is the inferior stemi right ventricular involvement triad
Hypotension Jugular vein distention Clear lungs
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Why can right entricular involvements in various stemi cause RVI triad
As there's an effect on preload due to death of cardiac muscle Thus reduced blood flow to the lungs Hence reduced blood flow to the left ventricle that's reduced cardiac output
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What is the management for an inferior stemi with right ventricular involvement
12 lead ECG + v4r Call ppci Pads on + continue 12 lead Clinical decision on whether to give morphine or gtn as they can affect preload Maintaining systolic blood pressure of 100 mmgh Blue light
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What is the management for an inferior stemi with right ventricular involvement
Clinical decision on whether to give morphine or gtn as they can affect preload Maintaining systolic blood pressure of 100 mmgh
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What is the general management of STEMIS
ACS bundle- aspirin gtn opioid Defibrillator pads Pre alert to ppci
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What are the indicators for posterior stemi
St depression in the septal leads This is confirmed by st elevation of 0.5 mm in v7 v8 and v9
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What is the importance of pathological Q waves How do you identify this on a ECG
2mm in depth or 1mmin length - in lead v1 to V3 Sign of previous cardiac muscle death or current mi -
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What are the ECG changes for left ventricular hypertrophy
Amplitude to the t and s waves Increase R waves in L1 avl V4 v5 V6 Increased s wave in v1 V2 May see some ST elevation
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What are the clinical signs shown for right ventricular hypertrophy
QRS R wave increases V1 AVR QRS S WAVE WAVE INCREASE IN LATERAL LEADS 1 AVR V5 V6
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Why do bunder branch occur
Blockages occur in the affective branch Electrical activity has to flow through opposite ventricle or through septum = takes more time
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What are the clinical ECG signs of left bundle branch block
QRS larger than 0.12 seconds V1 DOMINANT S WAVES V6 UPRIGHT R WAVES WITH NO Q WAVES
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What is an incomplete bunch of branch block
Bundle branch block meets the criteria Butch the qrs complex is shorter than 0.12 seconds
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What are the clinical signs of a right bundle branch block
Qrs larger than 0.12ms V1 qrs complex **positive** in rsr pattern V6 slurred **s-waves**
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What is the predominant pattern (qrs) in a right bundle branch block v one and why
Rsr Second r is the right ventricle contraction after delay
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What is the predominant pattern (qrs) in a right bundle branch block v one and why
Rsr Second r is the right ventricle contraction after delay
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What is the ECG change for right ventricular strain/ McGinn-White sign
**S1 Q3 T3** -dominet S wave in lead 1 - deep Q wave in lead 3 - Inverted T in lead 3
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How do you know if a patient has a atrial pacemaker on ECG
Pacing spike before p wave
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What may a paced rhythm look like and why **What must also be present**
BBB - as paced ventrical depolerises before other one - look for pacing spike
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What are the early stages of hyperkalemia on an ECG
Peaked t waves
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What is the second change of hyperkalemia after peaked tvwavea
Increased pr interval Widening and eventually loss of p waves Increased qrs Turning to af widening qrs and heart blocks
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What is the ECG changes seen in mild to moderate hypokalemia
Increased pr interval Increased hight and length of p waves St depression Inverted and flattened t waves
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What are the changes seen in hypercalcaemia
Decreased qt and st segment duration Osborn waves
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What are the change seen on an ECG for hypothermia
Bradycardia atrial fibrillation Osborne waves increased prqrs and qt interval
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What is refractory VF
Recurrent Vf despite multiple deffibulation attempts
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What should you assess for during a cardiac arrest whereby PEA is the dominant rthym
The qrs Wide qrs ( mechanical problem = tensions, tamponade, pe Narrow qrs ( metabolic - hyperkalemia, sodium channel blocker toxicity, mi pump failure
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How do you recognise WOLFF Parkinson White syndrome
- **short PR** interval - Sloped upwards on QRS = (**delta wave**) - Deep S waves or TALL R's in. septal leads
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What is a shark MI
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What are the consequences of misplacement of v1+ v2
False representation of Incomplete BBB T wave inversions St elevation Occasionally this may show correct brugada

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