Lethal Rhythms
While not lethal on its own, this Block Rhythm can only be treated with a Pace Maker and if left untreated will lead to death.
What is 3rd Degree Heart Block?
I am a Sinus Rhythm with a rate between 60-100.
What is Normal Sinus Rhythm?
This Ventricular Rhythm is often treated with a shock and a fun way to remember is by the saying "Defib the _____"
What is Ventricular Fibrillation or VFIB?
I am a Sinus Rhythm with a rate between 40-60 BPM.
What is Sinus Bradicardic or Sinus Brady?
This rhythm appears fast and sharp, with a rapid heart rate and sharply pointed QRS complexes. The QRS may also be wide and bizarre.
What is Ventricular Tachycardia or VTach?
I am a Junctional Rhythm with a rate between 61-100 BPM.
What is Accelerated Junctional Rhythm?
A remake of the 90's film "Flatliners" was made in the 2017 where a group of medical students would cause this rhythm to experiment with "near death experiences".
What is Asystole?
I am an Atrial Rhythm with p waves appearing in a saw tooth manner. I can be both regular or irregular with an atrial rate from 250-350.
What is Atrial Flutter or AFlutter?
Oo la la! This French term describes this lethal rhythm as "Twisting of the points".
What is Torsades de Pointes or Torsades?
Longer, Longer, Longer, Drop describes the PR interval of this Heart Block. It has three common names and any of them will do.
What is Wenckebach block, Mobitz type I, or 2nd Degree Type 1.