In tracing "a" of Figure 1, there seems to be only one P wave in front of each QRS complex, suggesting sinus rhythm. However, during the compensatory pauses after the PVCs (↑) in tracing "b," there ...

A left ventricular aneurysm can be diagnosed on ECG when there is persistent ST segment elevation occurring 6 weeks after a known transmural myocardial infarction (usually an anterior MI). Without ...

hey everyone it's Nera and in this video I'm going to be going over premature ventricular contractions so let's get started pbcs are early contractions that originate in the ventricles so we're ...

At an electrophysiology meeting one would expect a lot of interest in the high-tech and cutting edge. Yet one constant I find at European meetings is the popularity of sports cardiology, a decidedly ...

An EKG measures the heart’s electrical activity and can detect various issues, including heart attacks, rhythm abnormalities, and electrolyte imbalances. Seek immediate medical help if you experience ...

A 12-lead ECG is an important initial diagnostic test for identifying the likely cause of the transient loss of consciousness in some people, and especially in predicting adverse events (for example, ...

Identifying an acute myocardial infarction on the 12-lead ECG is the most important thing you can learn in ECG interpretation. Time is muscle when treating heart attacks. Missing a ST segment ...