Stanley's EKG Flashcards
HEART?
Hypertrophy Extent of intervals Axis QRS- ST Analysis No T wave inversion
All signs of normal EKG
Hypertrophy?
LVH if S+T>=35 mm
S=tallest S wave of V1, V2, V3
R= tallest R wave of V4, V5, V6 and/or
Rwave >= 12 mm Lead aVL only if age >=35 yrs
Extent of intervals?
PR= .12-.20 sec
QRS < 1/2 of RR
Axis is normal if?
Leads I and aVF positive
consider LAFB if axis < -45 degrees
Left axis: Lead I positive, and Lead aVF negative
QRS- ST analysis, normal if?
No significant Q-waves
No ST segment changes
Transition zone occurs between (V2, V3, V4) inclusive
R wave propagation
Depolarization of the heart?
SA node
AV node
Bundle of HIS
Left/Right Bundles (within interventricular septum)
Contains automaticity?
SA node internodal pathways AV Junction tissue Bundle of HIS Left and Right Bundle Purkinje fiber
Refractory period?
time after depolarization- repolarization where cell cannot undergo depolarization
P wave?
depolarization of the right and left atrium
Depolarization of SA and AV node?
very small voltage, not show on ECG machine
QRS wave?
depolarization of the septum, right, left ventricles
Repolarization of the atria?
not see on ECG since it is lost in QRS complex
T wave?
repolarization of ventricles
Why does the AV node slow?
prevent rapid fire signal from the SA node, prevent life threatening tachycardia
if rapid signals occur, met with refractory period of AV node
Problems- Wolff-Parkinson-White WPW, or Preexcitation Syndrome
12 leads on a standard 12 lead and their electrical orientation?
Lead I Lead II Lead III Lead aVL Lead aVF Lead aVR Lead V1 Lead V2 Lead V3 Lead V4 Lead V5 Lead V6
Lateral leads?
V6, V5, V4