PLAB 1 August 2024 > ECG > Flashcards

ECG Flashcards

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In ECG:

What is the duration of a small square?

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0.04 seconds.

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In ECG how tall (the amplitude) of a small square?

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1 mm.

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In ECG describe one big squares dimensions

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One big square is made of 5 small squares and is 0.20 seconds long.

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In ECG
What does the P wave represent and what is the duration of it?

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  1. It represents atrial depolarisation.
  2. < 0.12s or < 3 small squares.
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What is the morphology of P waves?

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They are:
• Monophasic in lead II
• Biphasic in V1
• Upright in leads I and II
• Inverted in aVR
• < 2.5mm tall (amplitude) in the limb leads
• < 1.5mm of amplitude in precordial leads

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In ECG
Describe right atrial enlargement in lead II.

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Lead II:
• P wave amplitude > 2.5mm (width < 0.12s).

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Describe the normal P wave morphology in lead II

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• Duration < 0.12 sec
• Amplitude < 2.5mm

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Describe left atrial enlargement in lead II

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• Duration > 0.12s
• Amplitude < 2.5 mm
• (Not always) Abnormal notch separating the right P wave and the left P wave P mitrale.

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Lead V1: describe the normal P wave morphology.

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  • It is biphasic (with similar sizes of the positive and negative deflections).
  • Amplitude < 1.5mm (in all precordial leads)
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Lead V1: describe right atrial enlargement

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  • > 1.5mm amplitude of the initial positive deflection of the wave.
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Lead V1: describe left atrial enlargement

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On the terminal negative portion of the biphasic P wave
1. There’s widening of > 0.04 sec in duration
2. Deepening > 1mm deep

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In ECG: what is P mitrale?

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  • Notched / bifid P waves in Lead II.
  • It’s a sign of left atrial enlargement.
  • Caused by mitral stenosis.
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In ECG: what is P pulmonale?

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  • Peaked P waves in Lead II.
  • Sign of right atrial enlargement.
  • Caused by pulmonary hypertension, cor pulmonale.
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In ECG: describe the Q wave.

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  • It is any negative deflection that precedes the R wave.
  • It is caused by the depolarisation of the interventricular septum.
  • Are seen in small size in leads I, aVL, V5 and V6.
  • Do not appear in V1-3.
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In ECG: when are Q waves considered pathological?

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  • Seen in V1-3
  • > 0.04s in duration
  • > 2mm in depth
  • > 25% depth of QRS complex
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In ECG: what are the causes of pathological Q waves?

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  • Current or prior MI.
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In ECG: what does the loss of Q waves in V5-6 mean?

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Absent Q waves in V5-6 is caused by LBBB.

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In ECG: describe the normal R wave

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  • It is the first positive deflection after the P wave.
  • It is caused by early ventricular depolarisation
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What are the abnormalities of the R wave?

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  • Dominant R wave in V1
  • Dominant R wave in aVR
  • Poor R wave progression
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Describe what is the T wave.

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  • It represents ventricular repolarisation.
  • It’s a positive deflection after the QRS.
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What are the normal T waves characteristics?

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  • Upright in all leads except aVR and V1;
  • Amplitude < 5 mm in limb leads;
  • Amplitude < 10 mm in precordial leads
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Abnormal T waves characteristics?

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Peaked T waves
- Seen in hyperkalaemia (tall, narrow and symmetric).

Hyperacute T waves
- Broad/wide, asymmetrically peaked
- Early stages of STEMI (often preceding the appearance of ST elevation or Q waves).

Flattened T waves
- Hypokalaemia
- Ischaemia (in contiguous leads)

Inverted T waves
- Normal finding in children
- Persistent juvenile T wave pattern
- Myocardial ischaemia and infarction
- BBB
- Ventricular hypertrophy
- Pulmonary embolism
- Raised ICP

Biphasic T waves
(the 2 waves go in opposite directions)
- Ischaemia: T wave goes Up and then down (positive and negative).
- Hypokalaemia: goes down and up

Camel hump T wave

  • Hypokalaemia: U wave fused at the end iof T wave.
  • Heart block or sinus tachycardia: P wave in T waves.
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Hyperkalaemia: ECG changes

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  • Tall tented T waves
  • Loss of P waves
  • Widening of QRS complex
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Hypokalaemia: ECG changes

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  • Flat T waves
  • ST depression
  • Prominent U waves
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**Hypocalcaemia**: ECG changes
Prolonged QT interval.
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**Hypecalcaemia**: ECG changes
Shortened QT interval.
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ECG features of AF
* Narrow QRS * Irregular RR intervals * No P waves
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ECG features of SVT
* Narrow QRS * Regular RR interval * No P waves
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ECG features of ventricular tachychardia
* Broad QRS * Regular RR interval * No P waves
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ECG features of ventricular fibrillation
* Broad QRS * Irregular * Varying amplitude
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ECG features of: **Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome**
* Short PR interval (<0.12s or 3 small squares) * Broad QRS * **Delta wave** (upstroke of the QRS)
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Define what is the **PR interval**
It's the time from the onset of the P wave to the start of the QRS complex. **It reflects the conduction through the AV node.** 0.12 - 0.20s (3 - 5 small squares).
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What is the **normal range** for *PR interval*
* **0.12 sec - 0.20 sec** (3 - 5 small squares). * > 0.20 sec: 1st degree heart block * < 0.12 sec: pre-excitaction (accessory pathway between atria and ventricles).
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What is the **normal range** for the ***QRS complex***
* 0.07 - 0.1 sec
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Describe how to determine **axis deviation**.
➜ **Lead I:** left thumb ➜ **Lead II:** right thumb * Lead I positive + Lead II positive (both thumbs up) = **normal axis**. * Lead I positive + Lead II negative = **left axis deviation**. * Lead I negative + Lead II positive = **right axis deviation**.
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How to do a quick **ECG reading**?
1. Rate 2. Rhythm 3. Axis 4. Waves 5. Intervals ◉ **Rate** * Calculate HR; * Is it bradycardia (< 60) or tachycardia (> 100)? ◉ **Rhythm** * Sinus rhythm? * Arrhythmias? ◉ **Axis** * Rule of thumbs ◉ **Waves** ➜ ***P wave:*** * *Present:* what is the morphology * *Absent:* sinus arrest or AF. ➜ ***QRS:*** * Narrow or broad? * Regular or irregular? * Look for Q waves on all leads. ➜ ***T waves*** * Look on all leads ➜ ***U wave*** * Present or not. ➜ ***Relationship between P wave and QRS:*** * AV association (P waves followed by QRS); * AV dissociation (no association between P waves and QRS). ◉ **Intervals** ➜ *** PR interval:*** * > 0.2 sec: 1st degree heart block * < 0.12 sec: acessory pathway ➜ ***ST segment*** * Elevated: infarction * Depressed: ischaemia / hypokalaemia ➜ ***QT interval***
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What is the management for **palpitations**?
24h ECG / Holter.
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What is the normal **QT interval**?
**From the beginning of the QRS complex to the end of the T wave**. ► *Normal 9 - 11 small boxes* ➜ **Long QT in Men:** QTc > 440 ms ➜ **Long QT in Women:** QTc > 460 ms
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How to determine **hyperthrophy** on the ECG?
◉ **V1 + V5/V6:** * Add the **S** wave in V1 with the **R** wave on V5/V6 * If the sum is **> than 7 big boxes (35mm)** than there is hyperthrophy. ## Footnote Aortic stenosis can cause hyperthrophy
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