ECG Flashcards
1
Q
What is the QT interval?
A
The start of the Q wave to the end of the T wave
2
Q
Which drugs can lengthen the QT interval?
A
Amiodarone Sotalol Class 1a antiarrhythmics TCAs (especially citalopram) Methadone Chloroquine Terfenadine Erythromycin Haloperidol
3
Q
ECG findings of pulmonary embolsim
A
Sinus tachycardia - most common finding
S1, Q3, T3 (but rarely seen)
S1, Q3, T3 = S waves in lead 1, Q waves in lead 3, inverted T waves in lead 3
4
Q
Pulmonary embolism triad
A
Chest pain
Haemoptysis
SOB
5
Q
Which individuals might have right aixs deviation?
A
Tall and thin individuals
6
Q
This finding is never normal on ECG
A
left bundle branch block
7
Q
Who might have left axis deviation?
A
Short, obese people
8
Q
Is partial right bundle branch block a normal variant?
A
Yes
