Aequanimitas
Aequanimitas, a Latin word derived from aequo animo, "with even mind", meaning equanimity or calmness of mind. Excerpts from Sir William Osler's Valedictory Address at the University of Pennsylvania on May 1st, 1889
Poor R Wave Progression (PRWP)
ECG Changes of Poor R wave progression (PRWP) with R wave height ≤ 3 mm in V3 on LITFL EKG Library
Pacemaker Malfunction
A discussion of some of the common pacemaker malfunctions with some great example ECGs. LITFL EKG Library
Pacemaker Rhythms – Normal Patterns
A review of the different types of pacemaker rhythms with some fantastic example ECGs. LITFL EKG LIbrary
Myocarditis
A review of the ECG features of myocarditis - Myocardial inflammation in the absence of ischaemia. Life in the Fast Lane LITFL ECG Library
ECG Motion Artefacts
A brief review of some of the more common ECG Motion Artefacts: Tremors, Shivering and Chest Compressions on the LITFL ECG Library
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH)
A review of ECG features of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), including voltage and non-voltage criteria
Left Ventricular Aneurysm
ECG changes of left ventricular aneurysm (persistent ST elevation following STEMI) with some ECG examples. LITFL EKG Library
ECG Limb Lead Reversal
A review of the different types of limb lead reversal with some excellent example ECGs and Einthoven's triangle explanation
Lateral STEMI
A review of the ECG features of lateral myocardial infarction (STEMI). Lateral STEMI ECG with 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