EKG Practice Flashcards
What type of rhythm is this?
Supraventricular tachycardia
What is the normal rate of the SA node?
60-100 bpm
What type of rhythm is this?
Sinus bradycardia
What are some characteristics of supraventricular dysrhythmias?
- No clearly identifiable P wave, may be hidden in T or R waves
- Normal QRS
- Tachycardia
What type of rhythm is this?
Premature ventricular contraction
What type of rhythm is this?
Ventricular fibrillation
What does the T-wave represent?
Represents the return to the resting state (repolarization) of the ventricles. It normally starts at the isoelectric line, rises gradually & then returns to the isoelectric line
What type of rhythm is this?
Torsades de pointes
What type of rhythm is this?
Second Degree Heart Block, Type 1 (Wenckebach)
What type of rhythm is this?
Pulseless electrical activity
What is the normal rate of the ventricles?
20-40 bpm
What type of rhythm is this?
Atrial flutter
What type of rhythm is this?
Second Degree Heart Block, Type 1 (Wenckebach)
What type of rhythm is this?
3rd degree heart block
What type of rhythm is this?
Atrial Fibrillation
What type of rhythm is this?
Ventricular tachycardia
What causes a prolonged QTc?
- CAD, Cardiomyopathy
- Severe Bradycardia, High-Grade AV Block
- Anti-Arrhythmics (Type III- K+ blockers, Amiodarone)
- Psychotropic Meds - SSRIs, Lithium, Mellaril, Haldol
- HypoCalcemia, HypoKal-emia (Diuretics, Emesis, Diarrhea)
- Prolonged QT Syndrome (inherited)