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Small boxes (5 x) inside large box
What does the Vertical length mean?
Horizontal?
Verticle = 1mV millivolt
Horizontal = 0.04 seconds
5 small boxes lengthwise inside a large box = How long
How many large boxes = 1 second?
0.20 seconds
(1 small box = 0.04 seconds)
5 large boxes = 1 second
Blood Flow
Deoxygenated blood leaves vena cava and enters 1. ______
Right Atrium- 2. ______ - Right Ventricle
Right Ventricle- Pulmonary Artery (becomes oxygenated - in lungs)
Lungs to Pulmonary Vein
Pulmonary vein to 3. _____
Left Atrium- 4. ____ - Left Ventricle
Left Ventricle- Aortaic Valve - Aorta
Aorta sends oxygen rich blood through system
- Right Atrium
- Tricuspid Valve
- Left Atrium
- bicuspid valve
Atrial depolarization (contraction)
Is a negative state associated with this wave
This is a resting state where the heart is Polarized and negative
Which wave?
P-wave
Depolarization leads to (Contraction or Relaxation)
Contractions
Repolarization leads to (Contraction / Relaxation)
Relaxation
Electrical conduction
Starts: Which chamber/ Node (BMP)
The starting pulse causes which Wave / Type of polarization
Start: Right Atrium/ SA node - 60 - 100
P-wave / Atrial depolarization (Contraction)
SA node to AV node.
What is the purpose of the AV node?
Slow down the contractions 40 - 60 BPM
Allow the Atrium to empty fully
AV node (Gatekeeper) to the Bundle of Hiss leads to this
Ventricle Depolarization (Contraction)
QRS complex
AV node - Bundle of Hiss - Perkenji Fibers
This type of conduction/ Wave
Ventricular Depolarization/ Contraction
QRS complex
P wave is a measurement of…
Atrial depolarization (contraction)
P - R segment (between P & QRS)
Demonstrates what?
Delay AV node creates
AV node is the Gatekeeper which slows down to allow Atria to Empty Fully
PR interval differs from the PR segment how?
PR interval = Demonstrates time it takes for electrical signals to go from Atria to AV node.
PR segment = Delay AV node created
PR interval is measured
PR segment is measured
PR interval = Beginning P wave - Beginning QRS complex
(Heart Block)
PR segment = Flat line between the end of the P-wave and the start of the QRS complex.
PR interval can be useful to determine if a patient has this problem…
Is measured where?
Heart Block
Time between atrial depolarization and ventricular depolarization
Measured:
Beginning P wave - beginning QRS
Ventricular depolarization (Contraction) Is represented by this wave…
QRS Complex
Atrial Repolarization (Relaxation) also happens
Represents completion of ventricular depolarization & beginning of ventricular Repolarization.
Should be flat. (Isoelectric)
S-T segment
Represents beginning of Ventricular Repolarization (Relax)
This wave
T wave
U wave may appear after T wave due too….
This is an abnormal wave / finding
Hypokalemia
This wave
Represents the time it takes for electrical signals to cause the ventricles to contract & then rest
Q-T intervals
Use an EKG strip that is atleast how long?
6 sec
30 squares
Count P waves in a 6 second strip and multiply by 10
Gives this value
HR, BPM
How to determine if a strip is Sinus Bradycardia.
What is Sinsu Bradycardia
Regular features on strip
Fewer than 6 P waves in 6 second strip
Sinus Bradycardia = Regular, Slow heart
SA node damage
Low thyroid hormone
Older adult
Weak/Damage heart
Raised ICP
Athletes
Toxicity (beta blockers, CCB, DIGOXIN)
Hyperkalemia
Vagal Response
Sinus Bradycardia
If patient has Sinus Bradycardia and is showing symptoms (Hypotension, chest pain, fatigue, Diaphoresis)
What is the treatment?
Active Rapid Response
Medications:
Atropine
Dopamine
Epinephrine
If no symptoms: Athlete / Older Continue Monitor
Can a temporary pace maker be given for Sinus Bradycardia
Yes or permanent
Rhythm strips is normal but has more than 10 P waves in a 6 second (30 boxes) strip
Sinus Tachycardia
Causes:
Temperature Elevated
Aerobics
Cardiac disease (MI CHF)
Hyperthyroidism
Pain
Hemorrhage/ Hypovolemic shock
Stress
Anemia
Respiratory conditions
Medication:( Albuterol, Atropine, Nicotine)
Sinus Tachycardia
A Fib
The Atrium are contracting how?
What negative effect
Fast, Irregular rate
Quivering instead of contract
Negative Effect:
Blood pools & can Clot
A Fib
The Atrium are contracting how?
Fast, Irregular rate
Quivering instead of contract
P waves not present before QRS complexes.
P waves are replaced by irregular Fibrillatiory Lines (Fine or Course)
A fib
What does QRS (Ventricular Rate) look like with A Fib
Irregular intervals
Normal to fast >100
A fib is characterized by lack of P waves, replaced by irregular fibrillatory waves
If QRS (Ventricular Rate) >100 during A Fib it’s called.
Possible outcomes
Uncontrolled A-fib
Heart failure
Causes
After heart surgery
Valve problem
MI, CAD
COPD
Sleep apnea
A fib
Treatment:
For A Fib
Controlled <100 QRS
Monitor
Uncontrolled >100 QRS
Anticoagulants, beta-blockers, calcium-channel blockers, or digoxin.
Synchronized Cardioversion
Ablation (removing muscle fibers in the heart that cause abnormal rhythms )
Uncontrolled A Fib Treatment
Before Cardioversion Shock
Patient may need this type of medication
This type of test can be preformed to see if medication is needed
Anticoagulants
Transesophageal echocardiogram
TEE
Post Cardioversion for Uncontrolled A Fib give patient this type of medication
Anticoagulants
Cardizem (Diltiazem) CCB
Adenosine - Antiarrhythmic
Amiodarone - Antiarrhythmic
- These medications can be given to an A Fib Patient to have which Treatment effect
- What are some other types of medications that can treat A-fib
- Cardioversion- Restore regular heart Rhythm
- Warfarin, beta blockers, CCB (Diltiazem)
If
Adenosine - Antiarrhythmic
Amiodarone - Antiarrhythmic
Beta Blockers
CCB
Anticoagulants
Don’t help A-fib or Atrial Flutter. what procedure maybe done?
Ablation
Destroys tissue in heart to prevent it from abnormal firing
How does A-fib & A-flutters appearance differ in the EKG
Atrial Flutter = No “P” wave, Saw-tooth like waves before QRS complex. Regular
A-Fib No “P” wave but several small little “bumps” in place of the “P” wave