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ECG Rhythm Interpretation
Reading 12-Lead ECG’s
Course Objective
• To systematically analyze a 12-lead
ECG.
Learning Modules
• ECG Basics
• How to Analyze a Rhythm
• Normal Sinus Rhythm
• Heart Arrhythmias
• Diagnosing a Myocardial Infarction
• Advanced 12-Lead Interpretation
• Reading 12-Lead ECG’s
Reading 12-Lead ECGs
In Module VII a we introduced a 6 step approach for
analyzing a 12-lead ECG and covered the first 3 steps. In
this module we will cover the last 3 steps.
1. Calculate RATE
2. Determine RHYTHM
3. Determine QRS AXIS
4. Calculate INTERVALS
5. Assess for HYPERTROPHY
6. Look for evidence of INFARCTION
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
• Intervals refers to the length of the PR and QT intervals
and the width of the QRS complexes. You should have
already determined the PR and QRS during the “rhythm”
step, but if not, do so in this step.
• In the following few slides we’ll review what is a normal
and abnormal PR, QRS and QT interval. Also listed are a
few common causes of abnormal intervals.
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
PR interval
< 0.12 s 0.12-0.20 s > 0.20 s
High catecholamine
states
Wolff-Parkinson-White
Normal AV nodal blocks
Wolff-Parkinson-White 1st Degree AV Block
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
QRS complex
< 0.10 s 0.10-0.12 s > 0.12 s
Normal
Incomplete bundle
branch block
Bundle branch block
PVC
Ventricular rhythm
Remember: If you have a BBB determine if it is a right or left
BBB. If you need a refresher see Module VI.
3rd
degree AV block with
ventricular escape rhythm
Incomplete bundle branch block
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
QT interval
The duration of the QT interval is
proportionate to the heart rate. The faster
the heart beats, the faster the ventricles
repolarize so the shorter the QT interval.
Therefore what is a “normal” QT varies
with the heart rate. For each heart rate you
need to calculate an adjusted QT interval,
called the “corrected QT” (QTc):
QTc = QT / square root of RR interval
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
QTc interval
< 0.44 s > 0.44 s
Normal Long QT
A prolonged QT can be very dangerous. It may predispose an individual to a type of
ventricular tachycardia called Torsades de Pointes. Causes include drugs, electrolyte
abnormalities, CNS disease, post-MI, and congenital heart disease.
Torsades de Pointes
Long QT
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
PR interval? QRS width? QTc interval?
0.08 seconds0.16 seconds 0.49 seconds
QT = 0.40 s
RR = 0.68 s
Square root of
RR = 0.82
QTc = 0.40/0.82
= 0.49 s
Interpretation of intervals? Normal PR and QRS, long QT
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
Tip: Instead of calculating the QTc, a quick way to estimate if the
QT interval long is to use the following rule:
A QT > half of the RR interval is probably long.
Normal QT Long QT
QT
RR
10 boxes
23 boxes 17 boxes
13 boxes
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
In this step of the 12-lead ECG analysis, we use the ECG
to determine if any of the 4 chambers of the heart are
enlarged or hypertrophied. We want to determine if there
are any of the following:
– Right atrial enlargement (RAE)
– Left atrial enlargement (LAE)
– Right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH)
– Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
• In Module VI we introduced the concept of left ventricular
hypertrophy. As you remember the QRS voltage increases with LVH
and is characterized by tall QRS complexes in certain leads. Similarly
for right ventricular hypertrophy we look at the QRS complexes for
changes in voltage patterns.
• With right and left atrial enlargement we analyze the P wave (since
the P wave represents atrial depolarization). Here we also look for
changes in voltage patterns.
• Note: as mentioned in Module VI criteria exists to diagnose LVH,
the same goes for RAE, LAE and RVH. In the following slides we will
be presenting criteria you can use. However other criteria exists and
as a reference you might find it useful to carry a copy of Tom Evans’
ECG Interpretation Cribsheet.
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
Right atrial enlargement
– Take a look at this ECG. What do you notice about the P waves?
The P waves are tall, especially in leads II, III and avF.
Ouch! They would hurt to sit on!!
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
Right atrial enlargement
– To diagnose RAE you can use the following criteria:
• II P > 2.5 mm, or
• V1 or V2 P > 1.5 mm
Remember 1 small
box in height = 1 mm
A cause of RAE is RVH from pulmonary hypertension.
> 2 ½ boxes (in height)
> 1 ½ boxes (in height)
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
Left atrial enlargement
– Take a look at this ECG. What do you notice about the P waves?
The P waves in lead II are notched and in lead V1 they
have a deep and wide negative component.
Notched
Negative deflection
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
Left atrial enlargement
– To diagnose LAE you can use the following criteria:
• II > 0.04 s (1 box) between notched peaks, or
• V1 Neg. deflection > 1 box wide x 1 box deep
Normal LAE
A common cause of LAE is LVH from hypertension.
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
Right ventricular hypertrophy
– Take a look at this ECG. What do you notice about the axis and QRS
complexes over the right ventricle (V1, V2)?
There is right axis deviation (negative in I, positive in II) and
there are tall R waves in V1, V2.
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
Right ventricular hypertrophy
– Compare the R waves in V1, V2 from a normal ECG and one from
a person with RVH.
– Notice the R wave is normally small in V1, V2 because the right
ventricle does not have a lot of muscle mass.
– But in the hypertrophied right ventricle the R wave is tall in V1, V2.
Normal RVH
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
Right ventricular hypertrophy
– To diagnose RVH you can use the following criteria:
• Right axis deviation, and
• V1 R wave > 7mm tall
A common
cause of RVH
is left heart
failure.
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
Left ventricular hypertrophy
– Take a look at this ECG. What do you notice about the axis and QRS
complexes over the left ventricle (V5, V6) and right ventricle (V1, V2)?
There is left axis deviation (positive in I, negative in II) and there
are tall R waves in V5, V6 and deep S waves in V1, V2.
The deep S waves
seen in the leads over
the right ventricle are
created because the
heart is depolarizing
left, superior and
posterior (away from
leads V1, V2).
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
Left ventricular hypertrophy
– To diagnose LVH you can use the following criteria*:
• R in V5 (or V6) + S in V1 (or V2) > 35 mm, or
• avL R > 13 mm
A common cause of LVH
is hypertension.
* There are several
other criteria for the
diagnosis of LVH.
S = 13 mm
R = 25 mm
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
A 63 yo man has longstanding, uncontrolled hypertension. Is there evidence
of heart disease from his hypertension? (Hint: There a 3 abnormalities.)
Yes, there is left axis deviation (positive in I, negative in II), left atrial enlargement
(> 1 x 1 boxes in V1) and LVH (R in V5 = 27 + S in V2 = 10  > 35 mm).
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
• When analyzing a 12-lead ECG for evidence of an
infarction you want to look for the following:
– Abnormal Q waves
– ST elevation or depression
– Peaked, flat or inverted T waves
• These topics were covered in Modules V and VI where
you learned:
– ST elevation (or depression) of 1 mm in 2 or more
contiguous leads is consistent with an AMI
– There are ST elevation (Q-wave) and non-ST elevation
(non-Q wave) MIs
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
Tip: One way to determine if Q waves (and R waves) are abnormal is by
looking at the width and using the following mantra (read red downwards):
Any Any Q wave in V1
Any Any Q wave in V2
Any Any Q wave in V3
20 A Q wave > 20 msec in V4 (i.e. 0.02 sec or ½ width of a box)
30 A Q wave > 30 msec in V5
30 A Q wave > 30 msec in V6
30 A Q wave > 30 msec in I
30 A Q wave > 30 msec in avL
30 A Q wave > 30 msec in II
30 A Q wave > 30 msec in avF
R40 A R wave > 40 msec in V1
R50 A R wave > 50 msec in V2
Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
This mantra corresponds to the ECG in the following way:
Any
Any
Any
20
30
30
30
3030
30
R40
R50
SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
To summarize:
1. Calculate RATE
2. Determine RHYTHM
3. Determine QRS AXIS
– Normal
– Left axis deviation
– Right axis deviation
– Right superior axis deviation
SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
To summarize:
1. Calculate RATE
2. Determine RHYTHM
3. Determine QRS AXIS
4. Calculate INTERVALS
– PR
– QRS
– QT
SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
To summarize:
1. Calculate RATE
2. Determine RHYTHM
3. Determine QRS AXIS
4. Calculate INTERVALS
5. Assess for HYPERTROPHY
– Right and left atrial enlargement
– Right and left ventricular hypertrophy
SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
To summarize:
1. Calculate RATE
2. Determine RHYTHM
3. Determine QRS AXIS
4. Calculate INTERVALS
5. Assess for HYPERTROPHY
6. Look for evidence of INFARCTION
– Abnormal Q waves
– ST elevation or depression
– Peaked, flat or inverted T waves
SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
To summarize:
1. Calculate RATE
2. Determine RHYTHM
3. Determine QRS AXIS
4. Calculate INTERVALS
5. Assess for HYPERTROPHY
6. Look for evidence of INFARCTION
Now to finish this module lets analyze a 12-lead ECG!
SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
A 16 yo young man ran into a guardrail while riding a motorcycle.
In the ED he is comatose and dyspneic. This is his ECG.
SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
What is the rate? Approx. 132 bpm (22 R waves x 6)
SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
What is the rhythm? Sinus tachycardia
SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
What is the QRS axis? Right axis deviation (- in I, + in II)
SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
What are the PR, QRS
and QT intervals?
PR = 0.12 s, QRS = 0.08 s, QTc = 0.482 s
SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
Is there evidence of
atrial enlargement?
No (no peaked, notched or negatively
deflected P waves)
SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
Is there evidence of
ventricular hypertrophy?
No (no tall R waves in V1/V2 or V5/V6)
SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
Infarct: Are there abnormal
Q waves?
Yes! In leads V1-V6 and I, avL
Any
Any
Any
20
30
30
30
3030
30
R40
R50
SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
Infarct: Is the ST elevation
or depression?
Yes! Elevation in V2-V6, I and avL.
Depression in II, III and avF.
SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
Infarct: Are there T wave
changes?
No
SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
ECG analysis: Sinus tachycardia at 132 bpm, right axis deviation,
long QT, and evidence of ST elevation infarction in the
anterolateral leads (V1-V6, I, avL) with reciprocal changes (the
ST depression) in the inferior leads (II, III, avF).
This young man suffered an
acute myocardial infarction after
blunt trauma. An
echocardiogram showed
anteroseptal akinesia in the left
ventricle with severely
depressed LV function
(EF=28%). An angiogram
showed total occlusion in the
proximal LAD with collaterals
from the RCA and LCX.

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ECG PART 10 final

  • 2. Course Objective • To systematically analyze a 12-lead ECG.
  • 3. Learning Modules • ECG Basics • How to Analyze a Rhythm • Normal Sinus Rhythm • Heart Arrhythmias • Diagnosing a Myocardial Infarction • Advanced 12-Lead Interpretation • Reading 12-Lead ECG’s
  • 4. Reading 12-Lead ECGs In Module VII a we introduced a 6 step approach for analyzing a 12-lead ECG and covered the first 3 steps. In this module we will cover the last 3 steps. 1. Calculate RATE 2. Determine RHYTHM 3. Determine QRS AXIS 4. Calculate INTERVALS 5. Assess for HYPERTROPHY 6. Look for evidence of INFARCTION
  • 5. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct • Intervals refers to the length of the PR and QT intervals and the width of the QRS complexes. You should have already determined the PR and QRS during the “rhythm” step, but if not, do so in this step. • In the following few slides we’ll review what is a normal and abnormal PR, QRS and QT interval. Also listed are a few common causes of abnormal intervals.
  • 6. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct PR interval < 0.12 s 0.12-0.20 s > 0.20 s High catecholamine states Wolff-Parkinson-White Normal AV nodal blocks Wolff-Parkinson-White 1st Degree AV Block
  • 7. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct QRS complex < 0.10 s 0.10-0.12 s > 0.12 s Normal Incomplete bundle branch block Bundle branch block PVC Ventricular rhythm Remember: If you have a BBB determine if it is a right or left BBB. If you need a refresher see Module VI. 3rd degree AV block with ventricular escape rhythm Incomplete bundle branch block
  • 8. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct QT interval The duration of the QT interval is proportionate to the heart rate. The faster the heart beats, the faster the ventricles repolarize so the shorter the QT interval. Therefore what is a “normal” QT varies with the heart rate. For each heart rate you need to calculate an adjusted QT interval, called the “corrected QT” (QTc): QTc = QT / square root of RR interval
  • 9. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct QTc interval < 0.44 s > 0.44 s Normal Long QT A prolonged QT can be very dangerous. It may predispose an individual to a type of ventricular tachycardia called Torsades de Pointes. Causes include drugs, electrolyte abnormalities, CNS disease, post-MI, and congenital heart disease. Torsades de Pointes Long QT
  • 10. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct PR interval? QRS width? QTc interval? 0.08 seconds0.16 seconds 0.49 seconds QT = 0.40 s RR = 0.68 s Square root of RR = 0.82 QTc = 0.40/0.82 = 0.49 s Interpretation of intervals? Normal PR and QRS, long QT
  • 11. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct Tip: Instead of calculating the QTc, a quick way to estimate if the QT interval long is to use the following rule: A QT > half of the RR interval is probably long. Normal QT Long QT QT RR 10 boxes 23 boxes 17 boxes 13 boxes
  • 12. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct In this step of the 12-lead ECG analysis, we use the ECG to determine if any of the 4 chambers of the heart are enlarged or hypertrophied. We want to determine if there are any of the following: – Right atrial enlargement (RAE) – Left atrial enlargement (LAE) – Right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH) – Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)
  • 13. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct • In Module VI we introduced the concept of left ventricular hypertrophy. As you remember the QRS voltage increases with LVH and is characterized by tall QRS complexes in certain leads. Similarly for right ventricular hypertrophy we look at the QRS complexes for changes in voltage patterns. • With right and left atrial enlargement we analyze the P wave (since the P wave represents atrial depolarization). Here we also look for changes in voltage patterns. • Note: as mentioned in Module VI criteria exists to diagnose LVH, the same goes for RAE, LAE and RVH. In the following slides we will be presenting criteria you can use. However other criteria exists and as a reference you might find it useful to carry a copy of Tom Evans’ ECG Interpretation Cribsheet.
  • 14. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct Right atrial enlargement – Take a look at this ECG. What do you notice about the P waves? The P waves are tall, especially in leads II, III and avF. Ouch! They would hurt to sit on!!
  • 15. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct Right atrial enlargement – To diagnose RAE you can use the following criteria: • II P > 2.5 mm, or • V1 or V2 P > 1.5 mm Remember 1 small box in height = 1 mm A cause of RAE is RVH from pulmonary hypertension. > 2 ½ boxes (in height) > 1 ½ boxes (in height)
  • 16. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct Left atrial enlargement – Take a look at this ECG. What do you notice about the P waves? The P waves in lead II are notched and in lead V1 they have a deep and wide negative component. Notched Negative deflection
  • 17. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct Left atrial enlargement – To diagnose LAE you can use the following criteria: • II > 0.04 s (1 box) between notched peaks, or • V1 Neg. deflection > 1 box wide x 1 box deep Normal LAE A common cause of LAE is LVH from hypertension.
  • 18. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct Right ventricular hypertrophy – Take a look at this ECG. What do you notice about the axis and QRS complexes over the right ventricle (V1, V2)? There is right axis deviation (negative in I, positive in II) and there are tall R waves in V1, V2.
  • 19. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct Right ventricular hypertrophy – Compare the R waves in V1, V2 from a normal ECG and one from a person with RVH. – Notice the R wave is normally small in V1, V2 because the right ventricle does not have a lot of muscle mass. – But in the hypertrophied right ventricle the R wave is tall in V1, V2. Normal RVH
  • 20. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct Right ventricular hypertrophy – To diagnose RVH you can use the following criteria: • Right axis deviation, and • V1 R wave > 7mm tall A common cause of RVH is left heart failure.
  • 21. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct Left ventricular hypertrophy – Take a look at this ECG. What do you notice about the axis and QRS complexes over the left ventricle (V5, V6) and right ventricle (V1, V2)? There is left axis deviation (positive in I, negative in II) and there are tall R waves in V5, V6 and deep S waves in V1, V2. The deep S waves seen in the leads over the right ventricle are created because the heart is depolarizing left, superior and posterior (away from leads V1, V2).
  • 22. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct Left ventricular hypertrophy – To diagnose LVH you can use the following criteria*: • R in V5 (or V6) + S in V1 (or V2) > 35 mm, or • avL R > 13 mm A common cause of LVH is hypertension. * There are several other criteria for the diagnosis of LVH. S = 13 mm R = 25 mm
  • 23. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct A 63 yo man has longstanding, uncontrolled hypertension. Is there evidence of heart disease from his hypertension? (Hint: There a 3 abnormalities.) Yes, there is left axis deviation (positive in I, negative in II), left atrial enlargement (> 1 x 1 boxes in V1) and LVH (R in V5 = 27 + S in V2 = 10  > 35 mm).
  • 24. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct • When analyzing a 12-lead ECG for evidence of an infarction you want to look for the following: – Abnormal Q waves – ST elevation or depression – Peaked, flat or inverted T waves • These topics were covered in Modules V and VI where you learned: – ST elevation (or depression) of 1 mm in 2 or more contiguous leads is consistent with an AMI – There are ST elevation (Q-wave) and non-ST elevation (non-Q wave) MIs
  • 25. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct Tip: One way to determine if Q waves (and R waves) are abnormal is by looking at the width and using the following mantra (read red downwards): Any Any Q wave in V1 Any Any Q wave in V2 Any Any Q wave in V3 20 A Q wave > 20 msec in V4 (i.e. 0.02 sec or ½ width of a box) 30 A Q wave > 30 msec in V5 30 A Q wave > 30 msec in V6 30 A Q wave > 30 msec in I 30 A Q wave > 30 msec in avL 30 A Q wave > 30 msec in II 30 A Q wave > 30 msec in avF R40 A R wave > 40 msec in V1 R50 A R wave > 50 msec in V2
  • 26. Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct This mantra corresponds to the ECG in the following way: Any Any Any 20 30 30 30 3030 30 R40 R50
  • 27. SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct To summarize: 1. Calculate RATE 2. Determine RHYTHM 3. Determine QRS AXIS – Normal – Left axis deviation – Right axis deviation – Right superior axis deviation
  • 28. SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct To summarize: 1. Calculate RATE 2. Determine RHYTHM 3. Determine QRS AXIS 4. Calculate INTERVALS – PR – QRS – QT
  • 29. SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct To summarize: 1. Calculate RATE 2. Determine RHYTHM 3. Determine QRS AXIS 4. Calculate INTERVALS 5. Assess for HYPERTROPHY – Right and left atrial enlargement – Right and left ventricular hypertrophy
  • 30. SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct To summarize: 1. Calculate RATE 2. Determine RHYTHM 3. Determine QRS AXIS 4. Calculate INTERVALS 5. Assess for HYPERTROPHY 6. Look for evidence of INFARCTION – Abnormal Q waves – ST elevation or depression – Peaked, flat or inverted T waves
  • 31. SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct To summarize: 1. Calculate RATE 2. Determine RHYTHM 3. Determine QRS AXIS 4. Calculate INTERVALS 5. Assess for HYPERTROPHY 6. Look for evidence of INFARCTION Now to finish this module lets analyze a 12-lead ECG!
  • 32. SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct A 16 yo young man ran into a guardrail while riding a motorcycle. In the ED he is comatose and dyspneic. This is his ECG.
  • 33. SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct What is the rate? Approx. 132 bpm (22 R waves x 6)
  • 34. SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct What is the rhythm? Sinus tachycardia
  • 35. SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct What is the QRS axis? Right axis deviation (- in I, + in II)
  • 36. SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct What are the PR, QRS and QT intervals? PR = 0.12 s, QRS = 0.08 s, QTc = 0.482 s
  • 37. SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct Is there evidence of atrial enlargement? No (no peaked, notched or negatively deflected P waves)
  • 38. SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct Is there evidence of ventricular hypertrophy? No (no tall R waves in V1/V2 or V5/V6)
  • 39. SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct Infarct: Are there abnormal Q waves? Yes! In leads V1-V6 and I, avL Any Any Any 20 30 30 30 3030 30 R40 R50
  • 40. SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct Infarct: Is the ST elevation or depression? Yes! Elevation in V2-V6, I and avL. Depression in II, III and avF.
  • 41. SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct Infarct: Are there T wave changes? No
  • 42. SUMMARY Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct ECG analysis: Sinus tachycardia at 132 bpm, right axis deviation, long QT, and evidence of ST elevation infarction in the anterolateral leads (V1-V6, I, avL) with reciprocal changes (the ST depression) in the inferior leads (II, III, avF). This young man suffered an acute myocardial infarction after blunt trauma. An echocardiogram showed anteroseptal akinesia in the left ventricle with severely depressed LV function (EF=28%). An angiogram showed total occlusion in the proximal LAD with collaterals from the RCA and LCX.

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  • #33: Acute Myocardial Infarction after Blunt Chest Trauma in A Young Man (2002. 8) Àü³²´ë ¼øÈ¯±â ³»°ú Á¤¸íÈ£ ±³¼ö  CaseCoronary artery injury rarely occurs after blunt chest trauma, but it can lead to extensive myocardial infarction and be frequently overlooked, and may cause severe ventricular dysfunction. A 16-year-old man presented with comatose mental state and dyspnea. He ran into guardrail while riding a motorcycle. When he arrived at the hospital, he was in comatose mental state and had a rapid respiration rate. In routine examination, his electrocardiogram showed Q wave and 2mm ST segment elevation in V1-6. The cardiac enzymes were also elevated: CK-MB was 300, and cTnI 5.7ng/ml. Due to his comatose mental state he could not complain of any chest pain. Two-dimensional echocardiography showed anteroseptal akinesia in the left ventricle with severely depressed LV function (EF=28%). He could not receive any anticoagulation or thrombolytic therapy because of his brain lesion. Three weeks later, his mental state improved and we could try an invasive study. A diagnostic coronary angiogram revealed total occlusion in the proximal LAD with collaterals from RCA and LCX. Under bilateral angiogram we could successfully pass the guide wire through the lesion, but only a 1.5mm Hayate-Pro( balloon could pass through the lesion. We dilated the balloon twice and exchanged it with a 3.0 mm balloon. Despite inflating twice, residual stenosis still remained. We deployed a 3.0(20 mm Tsunami stent in the lesion. The final angiogram showed a good coronary flow without residual stenosis. Fig.4B. Under the guidance of contralateral right coronary angiogram, guide wire was passed the lesion successfully.    Legend  Fig.1. An electrocardiogram demonstrated sinus tachycardia, Q wave and ST segment elevation over the entire precordial leads, and lead I and aVL.
  • #34: Acute Myocardial Infarction after Blunt Chest Trauma in A Young Man (2002. 8) Àü³²´ë ¼øÈ¯±â ³»°ú Á¤¸íÈ£ ±³¼ö  CaseCoronary artery injury rarely occurs after blunt chest trauma, but it can lead to extensive myocardial infarction and be frequently overlooked, and may cause severe ventricular dysfunction. A 16-year-old man presented with comatose mental state and dyspnea. He ran into guardrail while riding a motorcycle. When he arrived at the hospital, he was in comatose mental state and had a rapid respiration rate. In routine examination, his electrocardiogram showed Q wave and 2mm ST segment elevation in V1-6. The cardiac enzymes were also elevated: CK-MB was 300, and cTnI 5.7ng/ml. Due to his comatose mental state he could not complain of any chest pain. Two-dimensional echocardiography showed anteroseptal akinesia in the left ventricle with severely depressed LV function (EF=28%). He could not receive any anticoagulation or thrombolytic therapy because of his brain lesion. Three weeks later, his mental state improved and we could try an invasive study. A diagnostic coronary angiogram revealed total occlusion in the proximal LAD with collaterals from RCA and LCX. Under bilateral angiogram we could successfully pass the guide wire through the lesion, but only a 1.5mm Hayate-Pro( balloon could pass through the lesion. We dilated the balloon twice and exchanged it with a 3.0 mm balloon. Despite inflating twice, residual stenosis still remained. We deployed a 3.0(20 mm Tsunami stent in the lesion. The final angiogram showed a good coronary flow without residual stenosis. Fig.4B. Under the guidance of contralateral right coronary angiogram, guide wire was passed the lesion successfully.    Legend  Fig.1. An electrocardiogram demonstrated sinus tachycardia, Q wave and ST segment elevation over the entire precordial leads, and lead I and aVL.
  • #35: Acute Myocardial Infarction after Blunt Chest Trauma in A Young Man (2002. 8) Àü³²´ë ¼øÈ¯±â ³»°ú Á¤¸íÈ£ ±³¼ö  CaseCoronary artery injury rarely occurs after blunt chest trauma, but it can lead to extensive myocardial infarction and be frequently overlooked, and may cause severe ventricular dysfunction. A 16-year-old man presented with comatose mental state and dyspnea. He ran into guardrail while riding a motorcycle. When he arrived at the hospital, he was in comatose mental state and had a rapid respiration rate. In routine examination, his electrocardiogram showed Q wave and 2mm ST segment elevation in V1-6. The cardiac enzymes were also elevated: CK-MB was 300, and cTnI 5.7ng/ml. Due to his comatose mental state he could not complain of any chest pain. Two-dimensional echocardiography showed anteroseptal akinesia in the left ventricle with severely depressed LV function (EF=28%). He could not receive any anticoagulation or thrombolytic therapy because of his brain lesion. Three weeks later, his mental state improved and we could try an invasive study. A diagnostic coronary angiogram revealed total occlusion in the proximal LAD with collaterals from RCA and LCX. Under bilateral angiogram we could successfully pass the guide wire through the lesion, but only a 1.5mm Hayate-Pro( balloon could pass through the lesion. We dilated the balloon twice and exchanged it with a 3.0 mm balloon. Despite inflating twice, residual stenosis still remained. We deployed a 3.0(20 mm Tsunami stent in the lesion. The final angiogram showed a good coronary flow without residual stenosis. Fig.4B. Under the guidance of contralateral right coronary angiogram, guide wire was passed the lesion successfully.    Legend  Fig.1. An electrocardiogram demonstrated sinus tachycardia, Q wave and ST segment elevation over the entire precordial leads, and lead I and aVL.
  • #36: Acute Myocardial Infarction after Blunt Chest Trauma in A Young Man (2002. 8) Àü³²´ë ¼øÈ¯±â ³»°ú Á¤¸íÈ£ ±³¼ö  CaseCoronary artery injury rarely occurs after blunt chest trauma, but it can lead to extensive myocardial infarction and be frequently overlooked, and may cause severe ventricular dysfunction. A 16-year-old man presented with comatose mental state and dyspnea. He ran into guardrail while riding a motorcycle. When he arrived at the hospital, he was in comatose mental state and had a rapid respiration rate. In routine examination, his electrocardiogram showed Q wave and 2mm ST segment elevation in V1-6. The cardiac enzymes were also elevated: CK-MB was 300, and cTnI 5.7ng/ml. Due to his comatose mental state he could not complain of any chest pain. Two-dimensional echocardiography showed anteroseptal akinesia in the left ventricle with severely depressed LV function (EF=28%). He could not receive any anticoagulation or thrombolytic therapy because of his brain lesion. Three weeks later, his mental state improved and we could try an invasive study. A diagnostic coronary angiogram revealed total occlusion in the proximal LAD with collaterals from RCA and LCX. Under bilateral angiogram we could successfully pass the guide wire through the lesion, but only a 1.5mm Hayate-Pro( balloon could pass through the lesion. We dilated the balloon twice and exchanged it with a 3.0 mm balloon. Despite inflating twice, residual stenosis still remained. We deployed a 3.0(20 mm Tsunami stent in the lesion. The final angiogram showed a good coronary flow without residual stenosis. Fig.4B. Under the guidance of contralateral right coronary angiogram, guide wire was passed the lesion successfully.    Legend  Fig.1. An electrocardiogram demonstrated sinus tachycardia, Q wave and ST segment elevation over the entire precordial leads, and lead I and aVL.
  • #37: Acute Myocardial Infarction after Blunt Chest Trauma in A Young Man (2002. 8) Àü³²´ë ¼øÈ¯±â ³»°ú Á¤¸íÈ£ ±³¼ö  CaseCoronary artery injury rarely occurs after blunt chest trauma, but it can lead to extensive myocardial infarction and be frequently overlooked, and may cause severe ventricular dysfunction. A 16-year-old man presented with comatose mental state and dyspnea. He ran into guardrail while riding a motorcycle. When he arrived at the hospital, he was in comatose mental state and had a rapid respiration rate. In routine examination, his electrocardiogram showed Q wave and 2mm ST segment elevation in V1-6. The cardiac enzymes were also elevated: CK-MB was 300, and cTnI 5.7ng/ml. Due to his comatose mental state he could not complain of any chest pain. Two-dimensional echocardiography showed anteroseptal akinesia in the left ventricle with severely depressed LV function (EF=28%). He could not receive any anticoagulation or thrombolytic therapy because of his brain lesion. Three weeks later, his mental state improved and we could try an invasive study. A diagnostic coronary angiogram revealed total occlusion in the proximal LAD with collaterals from RCA and LCX. Under bilateral angiogram we could successfully pass the guide wire through the lesion, but only a 1.5mm Hayate-Pro( balloon could pass through the lesion. We dilated the balloon twice and exchanged it with a 3.0 mm balloon. Despite inflating twice, residual stenosis still remained. We deployed a 3.0(20 mm Tsunami stent in the lesion. The final angiogram showed a good coronary flow without residual stenosis. Fig.4B. Under the guidance of contralateral right coronary angiogram, guide wire was passed the lesion successfully.    Legend  Fig.1. An electrocardiogram demonstrated sinus tachycardia, Q wave and ST segment elevation over the entire precordial leads, and lead I and aVL.
  • #38: Acute Myocardial Infarction after Blunt Chest Trauma in A Young Man ECG: Q wave and 2mm ST segment elevation in V1-6, I and avL Cardiac enzymes: CK-MB was 300, and cTnI 5.7ng/ml ECHO: anteroseptal akinesia in the LVe with severely depressed LV function (EF=28%) Angio: total occlusion in the proximal LAD with collaterals from RCA and LCX
  • #39: Acute Myocardial Infarction after Blunt Chest Trauma in A Young Man ECG: Q wave and 2mm ST segment elevation in V1-6, I and avL Cardiac enzymes: CK-MB was 300, and cTnI 5.7ng/ml ECHO: anteroseptal akinesia in the LVe with severely depressed LV function (EF=28%) Angio: total occlusion in the proximal LAD with collaterals from RCA and LCX
  • #40: Acute Myocardial Infarction after Blunt Chest Trauma in A Young Man ECG: Q wave and 2mm ST segment elevation in V1-6, I and avL Cardiac enzymes: CK-MB was 300, and cTnI 5.7ng/ml ECHO: anteroseptal akinesia in the LVe with severely depressed LV function (EF=28%) Angio: total occlusion in the proximal LAD with collaterals from RCA and LCX
  • #41: Acute Myocardial Infarction after Blunt Chest Trauma in A Young Man ECG: Q wave and 2mm ST segment elevation in V1-6, I and avL Cardiac enzymes: CK-MB was 300, and cTnI 5.7ng/ml ECHO: anteroseptal akinesia in the LVe with severely depressed LV function (EF=28%) Angio: total occlusion in the proximal LAD with collaterals from RCA and LCX
  • #42: Acute Myocardial Infarction after Blunt Chest Trauma in A Young Man ECG: Q wave and 2mm ST segment elevation in V1-6, I and avL Cardiac enzymes: CK-MB was 300, and cTnI 5.7ng/ml ECHO: anteroseptal akinesia in the LVe with severely depressed LV function (EF=28%) Angio: total occlusion in the proximal LAD with collaterals from RCA and LCX
  • #43: Acute Myocardial Infarction after Blunt Chest Trauma in A Young Man ECG: Q wave and 2mm ST segment elevation in V1-6, I and avL Cardiac enzymes: CK-MB was 300, and cTnI 5.7ng/ml ECHO: anteroseptal akinesia in the LVe with severely depressed LV function (EF=28%) Angio: total occlusion in the proximal LAD with collaterals from RCA and LCX