A 40-year-old man with no known medical problems presents with concerns about his cardiac health after a friend recently had an MI. He has no symptoms of acute coronary syndrome…
Key Points Poor R Wave Progression (PRWP): This refers to a situation where the R waves in the precordial leads (V1 to V6) fail to increase in amplitude as expected….
Key Points Definition: The R wave is the first positive deflection seen on the ECG during the QRS complex, representing early ventricular depolarization. R Wave Transition Zone: Normally, the R…
A 53-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with shortness of breath. The following ECG is obtained:
This week we review the answers to the last 6 questions + bonus from the 8th annual UMEM Residency ECG Competition. Make sure to attempt to answer the questions before clicking…