Basic Ecg Reading Lecture
Basic Ecg Reading Lecture
MANRIQUE - ARREGLO
Rhythm :Regular
Rate :Fast (> 100 bpm)
P Wave :Normal may merge with T wave at very fast rates
PR Interval :Normal (0.12-0.20 sec)
QRS:Normal (0.06-0.10 sec)
Notes :QT interval shortens with increasing heart rate
ECG
Sinus bradycardia
Rhythm :Regular
Rate :Slow (< 60 bpm)
P Wave :Normal
PR Interval: Normal (0.12-0.20 sec)
QRS:Normal (0.06-0.10 sec)
Sinus arrhythmia
Rhythm :Regular
Rate :The underlying rate
P Wave :Normal
PR Interval :Prolonged (>0.20 sec)
QRS:Normal (0.06-0.10 sec)
Notes : A first degree AV block occurs when electrical impulses moving
through the Atrioventricular (AV) node are delayed (but not blocked). First degree
indicates slowed conduction without missed beats.
SECOND DEGREE BLOCK TYPE 1
Rhythm :Irregular
Rate :Very fast (> 350 bpm) for Atrial, but ventricular rate may be
slow, normal or fast
P Wave :Absent - erratic waves are present
PR Interval :Absent
QRS:Normal but may be widened if there are conduction delay
PVC
Rhythm :Irregular
Rate :The underlying rate
P Wave :Absent
PR Interval :Not measurable
QRS:Wide (> 0.10 sec), bizarre appearance
Notes Two PVCs together are termed a couplet while three PVCs in a
row with a fast rhythm is ventricular tachycardia
PVC QUADRIGEMINY
Rhythm :Irregular
Rate :The underlying rate
P Wave :Absent
PR Interval :Not measurable
QRS:Wide (> 0.10 sec), bizarre appearance
Notes :PVC appears every fourth beat
PVC TRIGEMINY
Rhythm :Irregular
Rate :The underlying rate
P Wave :Absent
PR Interval :Not measurable
QRS:Wide (> 0.10 sec), bizarre appearance
Notes :PVC appears every third beat
PVC BIGEMINY
Rhythm :Irregular
Rate :The underlying rate
P Wave :Absent
PR Interval :Not measurable
QRS:Wide (> 0.10 sec), bizarre appearance
Notes :PVC appears every second beat
Supraventricular tachycardia
Rhythm :Regular
Rate :Fast (150-250 bpm)
P Wave :Merged with T wave
PR Interval :Normal (0.12 sec)
QRS:Normal (.10 sec)
Notes :PR interval can be difficult to measure
VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA
Rhythm :Regular
Rate :Fast (100-250 bpm)
P Wave :Absent
PR Interval :Not measurable
QRS:Wide (>0.10 sec), bizarre appearance
VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA Monomorphic
Rhythm Regular
Rate Fast (100-250 bpm)
P Wave Absent
PR Interval Not measurable
QRSWide (>0.10 sec), bizarre looking
VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA Polymorphic
Rhythm :Irregular
Rate :Fast (200-250 bpm)
P Wave :Absent
PR Interval :Not measurable
QRSWide (>0.10 sec), bizarre looking
VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION