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ECG Blog #405 — Is AV Block Complete (vs AV Dissociation)

Ken Grauer, MD

For full discussion of this case — See ECG Blog #191 — == The 2-lead rhythm strip shown in Figure-1 was obtained from an elderly woman who presented to the ED following a syncopal episode. On the basis of this rhythm strip — she was diagnosed as being in complete AV Block. Figure-1: Is this complete AV Block ?

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ECG Blog #399 — Which Laddergram is Correct?

Ken Grauer, MD

The ECG in Figure-1 was obtained from a woman in her 60s — who was seen in the ED ( E mergency D epartment ) as part of her evaluation for trauma following a motor vehicle accident. QUESTIONS: HOW would you interpret the rhythm in Figure-1 ? Is this " high -grade" AV block? Is a pacemaker needed?

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ECG Blog #421 — Has there been a Recent MI?

Ken Grauer, MD

What if you were asked to interpret the ECG in Figure-1 ? Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. ( To improve visualization — I've digitized the original ECG using PMcardio ). PEARL # 2: It is much easier to recognize an ECG finding — IF you know that you should be looking for it!

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ECG Blog #411 — Is it Wenckebach?

Ken Grauer, MD

How would YOU interpret the tracing in Figure-1 — that was sent to me without additional information? Is there AV dissociation? Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. QUESTIONS: What is the rhythm? If so — WHY? Clinically — HOW would you approach interpretation of this tracing in optimal time -efficient fashion?

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ECG Blog #401 — What Kind of Block?

Ken Grauer, MD

The ECG in Figure-1 was obtained from an elderly woman — who presented to the ED ( E mergency D epartment ) for dyspnea on exertion over recent weeks. Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. ( To improve visualization — I've digitized the original ECG using PMcardio ).

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ECG Blog #416 — Is the Rhythm and ECG related?

Ken Grauer, MD

Imagine the only information provided for the ECG in Figure-1 — is that it was obtained from a 60-year old man with new CP ( C hest P ain ). QUESTIONS: In view of this brief history — How would YOU interpret this ECG in Figure-1 ? Is the cardiac rhythm related to the 12-lead ECG?

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ECG Blog #397 — An Unusually Long Cycle?

Ken Grauer, MD

You are asked to interpret the ECG in Figure-1. What is the rhythm in ECG #1 ? Figure-1: You are asked to interpret this tracing. MY Thoughts on the ECG in Figure-1: I routinely begin assessment of each 12-lead ECG I encounter — with interpretation of the rhythm. What is the rhythm?

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