ECG Rhythm Interpretation: Reading 12-Lead ECG's
ECG Rhythm Interpretation: Reading 12-Lead ECG's
ECG Rhythm Interpretation: Reading 12-Lead ECG's
Module VII b
Reading 12-Lead ECG’s
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Course Objective
• 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
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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
PR interval
High catecholamine
states Normal AV nodal blocks
Wolff-Parkinson-White
QRS complex
< 0.10 s 0.10-0.12 s > 0.12 s
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
QTc interval
Normal Long QT
Torsades de Pointes
QT = 0.40 s
RR = 0.68 s
Square root of
RR = 0.82
QTc = 0.40/0.82
= 0.49 s
23 boxes 17 boxes
10 boxes 13 boxes
QT
Normal QT Long QT
• 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.
The P waves are tall, especially in leads II, III and avF.
Ouch! They would hurt to sit on!!
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Rate Rhythm Axis Intervals Hypertrophy Infarct
Remember 1 small
> 2 ½ boxes (in height)
box in height = 1 mm
Notched
Negative deflection
Normal LAE
A common cause of LAE is LVH from hypertension.
Normal RVH
A common
cause of RVH
is left heart
failure.
S = 13 mm
* There are several
other criteria for the
diagnosis of LVH.
R = 25 mm
A common cause of LVH
is hypertension.
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).
30 Any R40 20
30 30 Any R50 30
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To summarize:
1. Calculate RATE
2. Determine RHYTHM
3. Determine QRS AXIS
– Normal
– Left axis deviation
– Right axis deviation
– Right superior axis deviation
To summarize:
1. Calculate RATE
2. Determine RHYTHM
3. Determine QRS AXIS
4. Calculate INTERVALS
– PR
– QRS
– QT
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
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
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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
30 Any R40 20
30 30 Any R50 30
30
Any 30
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