Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)
Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is the the most important shockable cardiac arrest rhythm. It is invariably fatal unless advanced life support is rapidly instituted
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Short QT Syndrome
Familial arrhythmogenic disease associated with paroxysmal atrial and ventricular fibrillation, syncope and sudden cardiac death
Right Axis Deviation (RAD)
ECG features, aetiology and list of causes of right axis deviation (RAD) Hexaxial reference system QRS axis between +90° and + 180°
ECG changes in Pulmonary Embolism
The ECG changes associated with acute pulmonary embolism may be seen in any condition that causes acute pulmonary hypertension, including hypoxia causing pulmonary hypoxic vasoconstriction.
Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC)
Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC) - A premature beat arising from an ectopic focus within the ventricles. LITFL ECG Library
Posterior Myocardial Infarction
ECG features of posterior myocardial infarction (PMI) with some ECG examples. Learn how to diagnose this life-threatening condition.
Polymorphic VT and Torsades de Pointes (TdP)
A review of the ECG features of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT) and torsades de pointes (TdP) with ECG examples
Pericarditis
Inflammation of the pericardium secondary to infection, localised injury or systemic disorders, producing characteristic chest pain, dyspnoea and serial ECG changes.
Myocardial Ischaemia
ECG changes and signs of myocardial ischaemia seen with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTEACS). EKG LIbrary LITFL
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
A review of the ECG features of multifocal atrial tachycardia (MAT) with EKG examples. Life in the Fast Lane ECG Library
Low QRS Voltage
Low QRS Voltage. QRS amplitude in all limb leads < 5 mm; or in all precordial leads < 10 mm. LITFL ECG Library
ST Elevation in aVR
ST elevation in aVR indicates subendocardial ischaemia due to O2 supply/demand mismatch - causes can be cardiac and non-cardiac