1
Q
What is the normal axis?
A
QRS axis between -30 degrees and 90 degrees
2
Q
What is left axis deviation
A
QRS axis less than -30 degrees
3
Q
What is right axis deviation
A
QRS axis greater than +90 degrees
4
Q
What is extreme axis deviation
A
QRS axis between -90 degrees and 180 degrees (NW axis)
5
Q
Why do children often have RAD
A
-Cardiac axis often lies between +30 and +190 degrees at birth
-Moves leftward with age
Year 2 Cardiac Physiology
flashcards
Decks in class (26)
# Cards
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Coronary artery anatomy15
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Axis interpretation5
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ECG equipment and instrumentation49
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IHD 127
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IHD 212
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IHD 410
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Conduction disturbances 14
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Conduction disturbances 2: Ventricular blocks29
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Conduction disturbances 3: SA and AV blocks19
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Chamber enlargements20
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Rhythm disturbances 125
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Rhythm disturbances 255
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Rhythm disturbances 329
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Ambulatory ECG 1 - Recording and Analysis21
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Atrial fibrillation and Atrial Flutter - Mechanisms, diagnosis and management39
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Electrolytic imbalance & other conditions49
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The paced ECG13
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Exercise testing48
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Exercise testing 2: analysis and interpretation3
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Ambulatory BP and Hypertension 143
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Ambulatory BP and Hypertension 214
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Introduction to Paediatric ECG39
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Exam questions7
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ECG exam61
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Statistics 113
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Statistics 27
