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Results in “short circuits” or shortcuts from the Sinoatrial (SA) node to the Ventricles.

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Preexcitation Syndromes

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Accessory Atrioventricular (AV) conduction pathway.

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Preexcitation Syndrome

  • Essentially the opposite of an AV-Block
  • The A-V current happens quicker than normal.
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How are preexcitation syndromes diagnosed?

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By using a 12-Lead EKG

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What are two major Preexcitation Syndromes that we focused on?

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  1. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
  2. Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
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Pathophysiology

  • Accessory pathway via “bundle of Kent”.
  • Impulse skip the AV node and go directly from Atria to Ventricle.

What syndrome?

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Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome

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What syndrome is predisposed to tachycardia syndromes such as AVNRT, Atrial Fibrillation, and Ventricular Fibrillation?

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Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome

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What is the treatment for Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome?

Stable/Unstable/Unstable n

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Stable - Adenosine

Unstable - Cardiovert

Definitive - Radiofrequency Ablation

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EKG Finding:

  • PR Interval appears short (< 0.12s)
  • Presence of Delta wave

Note:

  • Cannot accurately diagnose Axis, Bundle Branch Block, Hypertrophy
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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

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What does a Delta wave look like?

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Wide QRS base with upslope into the R wave.

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  • Access an accessory pathway via “James Bundle”.
    • Passes from the Sinoatrial (SA) node to the Right and Left Bundle Branches by skipping the Atrioventricular (AV) node and the Bundle of His.
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Lown-Ganong-Levine (LGL) Syndrome

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What is the clinical course/treatment for Lown-Ganong-Levine (LGL) Syndrome?

Stable/Unstable/Definitive

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  • Beware of rapid arrhythmias.
  • Stable - Adenosine
  • Unstable - Cardioversion
  • Definitive - Radiofrequency Ablation
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EKG Finding:

  • Short PR Interval (<0.12s)
  • No Delta Wave
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Lown-Ganong-Levine (LGL) Syndrome

*The only difference between Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome and Lown-Ganong-Levine (LGL) Syndrome is that WPW does not have a Delta wave.

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  • Resting sinus bradycardia and 1st degree AV block.
  • Criteria for LVH is met.
    • RVH is less common, but possible.
  • Nonspecific ST-T wave changes (such as early repolarization/ST elevation in precordial leads).
  • Right Bundle Branch Block is often seen.
  • All findings are normal in the absence of underlying cardiac disease.
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Athlete’s Heart

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  • Familial condition predisposing to sudden cardiac death.
  • Young Asian males are more commonly affected.
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Brugada Syndrome

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What is the definitive treatment for Brugada Syndrome?

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Electrophysiology Studies

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What is the treatment for Brugada Syndrome?

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Beta-Blockers and Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)

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EKG Findings:

  • Right Bundle Branch Block, with downsloping R’ (RSR’).
  • T-wave inversion in V1 and/or V2.
  • ST Elevation V1, V2, V3.
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Brugada Syndrome

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  • Produces low voltage in all leads.
  • Often accompanied by:
    • Right Axis Deviation (RAD).
    • Poor R wave progression.
    • Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
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Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disease (COPD)

  • Voltage appears low because of air trapping in lungs.
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What is the treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)?

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Treat the underlying pulmonary disease.

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What is the pathophysiology for Pulmonary Embolus (PE)?

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Blood clot lodged in the pulmonary vasculature.

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EKG Findings:

  • Classic Findings (Classic S1Q3T3):
    • S wave in Lead I
    • Q wave in Lead III
    • Inverted T wave in Lead III
  • Most common finding is Sinus Tachycardia
  • Other Findings:
    • May or may not show T wave inversion in V1-V4.
    • May or may not show Right Bundle Branch Block (complete or incomplete).
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Pulmonary Embolus (PE)

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What is the range of potassium for cardiac conduction cycle at the cellular level?

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3.5-5 mEq/L

mEq/L = milliequivalents per Liter

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Abnormal levels of potassium cause:

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Cardiac Arrhythmias

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EKG Finding

  • Tall, peaked T Waves
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Hyperkalemia

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As the levels of potassium increase, the P wave flattens, while the QRS wave, which can progress to:
Ventricular Tachycardia
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What is the treatment for Hyperkalemia?
* The goal is to force excess K+ into the cells and out of the serum.
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What is the EKG Progression for Hyperkalemia? (3 Steps)
1. Tall, peaked T waves 2. PR-Interval prolongs and the P-Wave flattens 3. QRS begins to widen, which can progress to Ventricular Fibrillation
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Which is a better measure of clinically significant K+ toxicity? EKG changes associated with hyperkalemia or serum K+ levels.
EKG changes associated with hyperkalemia.
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Serum K+ levels \> 5 mEq/L
Hyperkalemia
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Serum K+ level \< 3.5 mEq/L
Hypokalemia
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Hypokalemia - EKG changes typically when serum K+ level is ...
\< 2.5 mEq/L
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EKG Finding * Flattened T waves * Development of U waves
Hypokalemia
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A wave appearing after the T wave and before the next P wave.
U-wave
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What is the treatment for hypokalemia?
* Oral Potassium * IV Potassium
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What is a bigger issue hypercalcemia or hypocalcemia? Why?
Hypocalcemia becuase it can cause a long QT interval. A long QT interval creates an R-on-T phenomena, which can lead to Polyventricular Tachycardia or Torsades de Pointes.
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Core body temperature \< 95° F
Hypothermia
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EKG Findings * J-Wave or Osborn Wave * Bradycardia Note: * Artifiact may be seen as the patient shivers.
Hypothermia
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Present, typically in the leads facing the left ventricle\*. It is a narrow positve deflectrion closely attached to the end of the R or S wave of the QRS complex, at the point where the QRS complex joins the ST segment - J point. \*Lead II, III, aVF, V5, V6
Osborn Wave or J-wave
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What is digitalis?
Antiarrhythmic It's not used much anymore due to the narrow therapeutic window.
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EKG Finding * Scooped ST Segment * Expected.
Digitalis Effect
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EKG Finding * Induce Sinus and/or AV Block, cause new onset PAC or PVCs.
Digitalis Toxicity
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Inflammation of the pericardium. Can be acute or chronic. It's commonly associated with virus.
Pericarditis
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EKG Findings * Diffuse ST Elevations
Acute Pericarditis \*Diffuse ST Elevations means that it is occuring through most, if not all, leads - except aVR.
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EKG Findings * T-wave Inversion
Chronic Pericarditis
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STEMI or Pericarditis? * ST-segment and T-wave changes tend to be diffuse. * The ST-segment is typically concave upward (saddle shaped). * T-wave inversion usually occurs only after the ST segments have returned to baseline. * Q-wave formation does not occur.
Pericarditis
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STEMI or Pericarditis? * ST-segment and T-wave changes tend to be focal and localized. * ST elevation "tombstones". * T-wave inversion usually precedes normalization of the ST segments * Q-waves may form.
STEMI
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Fluid collection within an enclosed pericardial sac. Electrical axis of the heart varies with each beat due to the heart "floating in fluid-filled sac".
Pericardial Effusion
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EKG Finding * *Electrical Alternans:* Results in varying amplitude (alternating large and small) of EKG beats.
Pericardial Effusion
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Congenital condition leading to hypertrophy of the heart wall.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
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What are the three classifications for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
Obstructive Dilated Restrictive
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What pathology is associated with heart failure signs and symptoms in young?
HCM
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Can cause sudden cardiac death in young athletes.
HCM
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A typical type of Cardiomyopathy what is induced from stress/catecholamine. Also known as, broken heart syndrome. Acute Chest Pain and Shortness of Breath
Tako-Tsubo
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EKG Findings: * ST elevations * Deep anterior T-wave inversions
Tako-Tsubo Presents just like an acute MI, but on cardiac angiography, vessles are patent.
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Most common in post-menopausal women. Considered an example of myocardial "stunning". Stunning and shape changes usually resolve spontaneously in 4 weeks.
Tako-Tsubo
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What is the defining test for Tako-Tsubo?
Echocardiogram
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What is the immediate treatment for Tako-Tsubo?
The same as Myocardial Infarction. ABC; MONA (No nitroglycerin in Inferior Wall Myocardial Infarction). Antiplatelets, Beta-Blockers, Anticoagulants, Morphine, Oxygen, Nitroglycerin, Aspirin
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Associated with cerebrovascular accident. (Not diagnostic)
Cerebral T Waves
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EKG Findings * Large, deeply inverted T-waves in many leads. * U-waves possible. * Sinus bradycardia is common.
Cerebral T Waves Changes seen are a result of disruption in the autonomic nervous system.
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What is the concern of Long QT?
R-on-T phenomenon; which leads to Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
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Causes of Long QT:
GAAPAAE * Genetic Abnormalities * Antiarrhythmics * Amiodaraone * Antifungals * Ketoconazole * Psychotropics * Haloperidol * Antibiotics * Macrolides * Fluoroquinolones * Antidepressants * Tricyclic Antidepressants * Amitrypilines * SSRI * Citalopram * Fluoxetine * Electrolytes
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QT intervals vary with HR. Therefore, the corrected QT interval is used (QTc):
QTc \> 500ms = long QTc \> 550ms = Bundle Branch Block The formula is most accurate between 50-120 bpm. Upper level of noraml may vary by source. We will use 500 and 550 ms in this class for consistency.
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