Osborn Wave (J Wave)
The Osborn wave (J wave) is a positive deflection at the J point (negative in aVR and V1). It is usually most prominent in the precordial leads and most commonly associated with hypothermia.
Tag ECG Basics
ECG Lead positioning
ECG lead positioning. V4R, right sided ECG, Lewis lead, 3-lead, 5-lead, 12-lead ECG and electrode placement on chest and limbs
ECG Axis Interpretation
ECG Axis. Hexaxial QRS Axis analysis for dummies. Quick and easy method of estimating ECG axis with worked examples and differential diagnoses
VT versus SVT
An important rhythm distinction between ventricular (VT) or supraventricular (SVT with aberrancy) this will influence your patient management
The ST Segment
ST segment is the flat section of the ECG between end of S and start of the T wave between ventricular depolarization and repolarization EKG
Misplacement of V1 and V2
Misplacement of V1 and V2: Don’t let this mistake mess up your ECG interpretation! Manifesting with P wave, Q wave, T wave changes and Brugada II pattern
ECG Differential Diagnosis
EKG differential diagnosis. Differentials based on specific ECG findings. Book: ECGs for the Emergency Physician 1 and 2; LITFL ECG Library
ECG Conduction Blocks
Assessment, interpretation of ECG Conduction Blocks including first-degree, second-degree, third-degree, fascicular blocks - ECG Library
Biatrial Enlargement
Biatrial enlargement is diagnosed when criteria for both right and left atrial enlargement are present on the same ECG - EKG Library LITFL
Right Atrial Enlargement
Brief description of right atrial enlargement (P pulmonale) including ECG criteria for diagnosis and list of causes - EKG Library LITFL
Left Atrial Enlargement
Review of the EKG features of left atrial enlargement (LAE) aka Left atrial hypertrophy (LAH) - ECG Library LITFL. P mitrale
QRS Interval
Narrow and broad/Wide QRS complex morphology Low/high voltage QRS, differential diagnosis, causes and spot diagnosis on LITFL ECG library