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Why is it important to correctly identify the anatomical landmarks (e.g., angle of Louis) when placing ECG leads?
Why is it important to correctly identify the anatomical landmarks (e.g., angle of Louis) when placing ECG leads?
Correct identification ensures consistent lead placement, which is crucial for accurate and comparable ECG readings over time and across different patients.
Explain how limb lead reversal (e.g., right arm and left arm leads swapped) can affect the ECG tracing.
Explain how limb lead reversal (e.g., right arm and left arm leads swapped) can affect the ECG tracing.
Limb lead reversal can cause significant changes in the ECG morphology, such as inversion of the P wave, QRS complex, and T wave in lead I, and reversal of leads II and III. This can mimic or mask other cardiac abnormalities.
What actions should be taken if an ST-segment elevation is observed in leads II, III, and aVF?
What actions should be taken if an ST-segment elevation is observed in leads II, III, and aVF?
This indicates a possible inferior wall myocardial infarction. Immediate actions include notifying a physician, obtaining serial ECGs, administering oxygen, aspirin, and initiating cardiac monitoring while preparing for possible intervention, such as thrombolytic therapy or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Describe the significance of reciprocal changes (ST-segment depression) observed in the anterior leads (V1-V4) during an inferior wall MI.
Describe the significance of reciprocal changes (ST-segment depression) observed in the anterior leads (V1-V4) during an inferior wall MI.
How does the presence of a Q wave in leads V1-V3 indicate a previous myocardial infarction?
How does the presence of a Q wave in leads V1-V3 indicate a previous myocardial infarction?
Explain the difference between ST-segment elevation and ST-segment depression in the context of myocardial ischemia.
Explain the difference between ST-segment elevation and ST-segment depression in the context of myocardial ischemia.
A patient has been admitted with a suspected NSTEMI. Which cardiac markers would you expect to be elevated, and when would you expect them to peak?
A patient has been admitted with a suspected NSTEMI. Which cardiac markers would you expect to be elevated, and when would you expect them to peak?
Why is it important to prepare the skin (e.g., shaving, abrading) before applying ECG electrodes?
Why is it important to prepare the skin (e.g., shaving, abrading) before applying ECG electrodes?
Describe how posterior MI can be identified on a standard 12-lead ECG, even though there are no direct posterior leads.
Describe how posterior MI can be identified on a standard 12-lead ECG, even though there are no direct posterior leads.
Explain the role of aVR lead in the context of ECG interpretation. What information does it provide?
Explain the role of aVR lead in the context of ECG interpretation. What information does it provide?
Flashcards
ECG Lead Placement
ECG Lead Placement
The process of placing electrodes on the body to record the electrical activity of the heart.
ECG Monitoring
ECG Monitoring
Continuous monitoring of the heart's electrical activity using electrodes placed on the patient's chest and limbs.
Myocardial Infarction
Myocardial Infarction
A condition where blood flow to part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle.
ECG Signs of MI
ECG Signs of MI
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12-Lead ECG
12-Lead ECG
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Skin Preparation for ECG
Skin Preparation for ECG
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Correct lead positioning
Correct lead positioning
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