ECG Interpretation
Prolonged QT interval indicate
What is prolonged QT can lead to life-threatening arrhythmias?
Shows chaotic baseline with no identifiable waves
What is Ventricular fibrillation ?
Role of synchronized cardioversion
What is to treat unstable tachyarrhythmias?
Pt with syncope and prolonged QT—next step
What is to treat with Magnesium sulfate?
Complication of untreated AFib
What is Stroke
The significance of ST elevation?
What is Myocardial infarction?
The hallmark of junctional rhythm
What is absent or inverted P waves ?
Use of adenosine
What is to terminate SVT?
Pt with AFib and rapid ventricular response—treatment
What is rate control with beta-blockers ?
Prevention of VT in post-MI patient
What is give Beta-blockers?
The normal QRS duration
What is < 0.12 seconds ?
Has grouped beating and dropped QRS
What is Mobitz Type I (Wenckebach) ?
The role of ICD
What is to prevent sudden cardiac death ?
Pt post-cardiac surgery with junctional rhythm—concern
What is AV node injury ?
Complication of prolonged bradycardia
What is Heart failure?
Inverted T waves indicates
What is a sign of myocardial ischemia.?
Has constant PR interval and dropped QRS
What is Mobitz Type II ?
The use of lidocaine
What is to treat ventricular arrhythmias?
Pt with chest pain and ST elevation—next step
What is to activate cath lab?
Prevention of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT). in hospitalized patient
What is to monitor electrolytes ?
Every P wave is followed by a
What is QRS complex with a normal P–R interval ?
Treatment for VFib?
What is Defibrillation?
The role of pacing
What is to treat bradycardia?
Pt with bradycardia and hypotension—initial drug
What is Atropine?
Complication of Mobitz II block
What is complete heart block