ECG

Question 1

T-wave inversion is seen in what?

Answer 1

hypokalaemia

Question 2

ST depression is seen in what?

Answer 2

ischaemia

Question 3

delta waves are seen in what?

Answer 3

Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome

Question 4

what are the only 2 shockable rhythms?

Answer 4

VF
pulseless VT

Question 5

describe ECG changes in Brugada syndrome

Answer 5

ST elevation & RBBB in V1-V3

Question 6

which drugs should be avoided in Brugada syndrome?

Answer 6

BETA BLOCKERS

analgesics, anaesthetics, psychotropics

Question 7

what are the anterior leads?

Answer 7

V3
V4

Question 8

what are the lateral leads?

Answer 8

I, aVL, V5, V6

Question 9

what are the inferior leads?

Answer 9

II, III, aVF

Question 10

what are the anterolateral leads?

Answer 10

I, avL, V3-V6

Question 11

what at the QT thresholds for cLQT for males and females?

Answer 11

males >440ms
females >460ms

Question 12

which medications should be avoided in cLQTS? which drugs should be used as treatment?

Answer 12

antihistamines, antibiotics, anti-depressants

beta blockers should be used

Question 13

what can be seen on the EGC in ischaemic heart disease?

Answer 13

development of ST segment depression

Question 14

what are U waves seen in?

Answer 14

hypokalaemia

Question 15

which ECG wave does S4 coincide with?

Answer 15

P wave

S4 may be heard in aortic stenosis, HOCM, hypertension

Question 16

what can cause a shortened QT interval ?

Answer 16

hypercalcaemia

Question 17

what do tall tented T waves and prolonged PR suggest?

Answer 17

hyperkalaemia