Tricyclic Overdose
A review of the ECG features seen in TCA overdose, which occur due to a combination of sodium channel blockade and antimuscarinic effects
Category Medical Specialty
Sinus Node Dysfunction (Sick Sinus Syndrome)
Sick Sinus Syndrome. Characterized by abnormal sinus node functioning with resultant bradycardia and cardiac insufficiency.
Right Ventricular Infarction
A review of the ECG features of right ventricular infarction with some useful tips on how to diagnose this important condition
Right Ventricular Hypertrophy (RVH)
Electrocardiographic Features of Right Ventricular Hypertrophy (RVH) RAD; dominant R wave (V1) S wave (V5) and more
Myocarditis
A review of the ECG features of myocarditis - Myocardial inflammation in the absence of ischaemia. Life in the Fast Lane LITFL ECG Library
Raised Intracranial Pressure
ECG changes seen with raised intracranial pressure (ICO) / intracranial haemorrhage and subarachnoid haemorrhage with ECG examples
Hypothyroidism
ECG features of hypothyroidism (myxoedema) main triad: Bradycardia; Low QRS voltage; Widespread T-wave inversion
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism and the most common ECG changes seen with thyrotoxicosis including Sinus tachycardia, AF and High left-ventricular voltage
Fever, Rash and a Vuvuzela
Tropic traveler clinical case. Measles rash aetiology, identification, diagnosis, management and treatment
Ventricular Escape Rhythm
Ventricular Escape Rhythm. Ventricular rhythm with rate of 20-40 bpm.QRS complexes are broad (≥ 120 ms) +/- LBBB or RBBB morphology
Digoxin Toxicity
Digoxin toxicity ECG changes with dysrhythmias. Review of EKG features of digoxin toxicity and cardiotoxicity with example EKG
Digoxin Effect
ECG examples of digoxin effect cardiotoxicity. Downsloping ST depression with a characteristic "Salvador Dali sagging" appearance.