Lec 23 Diagnostics in Cardiology Adult ECG Flashcards
Primary impulse generator
SA node
Impulse Origin & Atrial Depolarization vector
Vector 1
Vector that results in the P wave
Vector 1
Septal Depolarization vector
Vector 2
small negative (downward) deflection in lead I (ECG: Q wave) and a positive (upward) deflection in lead aVF (R wave)
Vector 2
Apical & Early Left Depolarization Vector
Vector 3
large positive (upward) deflection in lead I (R wave) and extends R wave in lead AVF
Vector 3
Late Ventricular Depolarization Vector
Vector 4
R wave extended upwards in lead I, causing negative (downward) deflection in lead aVF (S wave).
Vector 4
Repolarization vector
Vector 5
ST segment ? whole heart fully
depolarized, therefore no electrical period for a
brief moment
Vector 5
upward (positive) deflection in leads I and aVF
T wave
Vector 5
What phase? Impulses from atria reach ventricles (rapid depolarization of ventricles)Rapid Na+ entry due to voltage-gated Na+ channels
Phase 0
What phase? Initial repolarization. Transient efflux of K+.
Phase 1
What phase? Influx of Na+ and Ca2+. Slow efflux of K+
Phase 2
What phase? Rapid efflux of K+ > Influx of Ca2+ and Na+
Phase 3
What phase? Active Na+/K+ pump: regain resting membrane potential
Phase 4
What lead is located at 4th ICS right parasternal border?
V1