Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC)
Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC) - A premature beat arising from an ectopic focus within the ventricles. LITFL ECG Library
Category ECG Diagnosis
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
Sgarbossa Criteria
Myocardial infarction diagnosis in the presence of left bundle branch block (LBBB) or ventricular paced rhythm. Sgarbossa Criteria
Drugs Causing QT Prolongation
Drugs associated with QT Prolongation, QTc prolongation including Antipsychotics, antiarrhythmics, antidepressants, and antihistamines
Premature Junctional Complex (PJC)
Premature Junctional Complex (PJC) - premature beat arising from an ectopic focus within the AV junction. LITFL EKG library
Intraventricular Conduction Delay (QRS widening)
Review of the different causes of Intraventricular conduction delay. QRS duration > 100 ms in the presence of a supraventricular rhythm.