ECG Interpretation: Atrial and Ventricular Enlargement
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What does a tall P wave in lead II indicate?

  • Left atrial enlargement
  • Right ventricular enlargement
  • Left ventricular enlargement
  • Right atrial enlargement (correct)
  • What is the characteristic P wave pattern in left atrial enlargement?

  • Broad and bifid (correct)
  • Notched
  • Tall and peaked
  • Inverted
  • What is a common cause of right ventricular enlargement?

  • Tricuspid regurgitation
  • Mitral stenosis
  • Pulmonary hypertension (correct)
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • What does a deep S wave in V1 and V2 indicate?

    <p>Left ventricular enlargement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of second-degree heart block, Mobitz type 1?

    <p>Progressive lengthening of the PR interval followed by an absence of the QRS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of third-degree heart block?

    <p>Complete heart block with atrial contraction and ventricular beats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ST segment elevation indicate?

    <p>Acute ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal PR interval?

    <p>Not more than 1 big square</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of P wave in complete heart block?

    <p>P wave ~90/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the site of origin of sinus rhythm in the heart?

    <p>SA node</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of QRS complex in sinus rhythm?

    <p>Normal shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rate of ventricular muscle in 3:1 block?

    <p>100/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of PR interval in complete heart block?

    <p>Variable PR interval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of QRS complex in atrial flutter?

    <p>Broad and regular</p> Signup and view all the answers

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