John Hay
John Hay (1873-1959) English physician first to record second degree atrioventricular (AV) block now better known as Mobitz type II AV block
Karel Frederik Wenckebach
Karel Frederik Wenckebach (1864-1940) Dutch physician. Eponymously affiliated with Wenckebach block (Mobitz type I AV block).
Luigi Luciani
Luigi Luciani (1840 – 1919) was an Italian neuroscientist. discovery referring to the phenomena as ‘Luciani periods‘ (Wenckebach AV block)
Francis Rynd
Francis Rynd (1801 – 1861) was an Irish physician. Arguably the inventor of the hypodermic needle, performing and recording the results of the first hypodermic injection on June 3rd 1844.
Wellens Syndrome
Wellens syndrome - learn how to recognise this sign of critical LAD occlusion, with some great ECG examples from the LITFL ECG library
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
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