ECG Interpretation
- Rate
- Rhythm
- P Waves
- Upright, Rounded, Before Every QRS
- PR Interval (< 0.20 seconds)
- Normal QRS (< 0.12 seconds)
Parts of an ECG
- P Wave
- Atrial Depolarization
- QRS Complex
- Ventricular Depolarization
- T Wave
- Ventricular Repolarization
12 Lead Contiguous Leads - Lateral Wall MI
- Lead I
- Lead aVL
- Lead V5
- Lead V6
- Circumflex
12 Lead Contiguous Leads - Anterior Wall MI
- Lead V3
- Lead V4
- Left Anterior Descending (LAD)
12 Lead Contiguous Leads - Inferior Wall MI
- Lead II
- Lead III
- Lead aVF
- Right Coronary Artery (RCA)
12 Lead Contiguous Leads - Septal Wall MI
- Lead V1
- Lead V2
- Left Anterior Descending (LAD)
Torsades de Pointes
- Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Prolonged QT Interval
- QRS Twist Around Isoelectric Line
- Congenital
- Antibiotics
- Antiarrhythmics
- Antipsychotics
- Antidepressants
- Electrolyte Deficiencies
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Stable: Magnesium Sulfate
- Unstable: Defibrillation