Key Points Definition: The R wave is the first positive deflection of the QRS complex, reflecting early ventricular depolarization, predominantly of the left ventricle. Normal progression: Precordial R amplitude increases…
Key Points: Why the ECG matters: Fastest way to detect acute occlusion and dynamic ischemia before troponin and often before classic symptoms. ACS is dynamic: Arteries occlude and reperfuse. Serial…
Key Points: Consistency Saves Lives: A standardized approach helps you avoid errors in chaotic environments. Many Methods Exist: Rate, rhythm, axis, intervals, voltage, ischemia, conduction — choose an order that…
Key Points Rapid, Non-Invasive, High-Yield Tool: The STAT ECG is the single best screening test in acute care medicine. It is inexpensive, minimally invasive, and immediately available. Within seconds, it…
Key Points QRS Morphology Reflects Conduction Pathways: The shape and width of the QRS complex help differentiate between normal conduction, conduction delays, and ventricular-origin rhythms. QRS–T Wave Proportionality Signals Repolarization…
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