Chapter 1: Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart

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Electrocardiography – Pretest

Electrocardiography – Overview

Electrocardiography – Electrical Flow and Vector Projection

Electrocardiography – Understanding the ECG Grid

Electrocardiography – Monitoring the Leads

Electrocardiography – Waves, Complexes, Segments, and Intervals

Electrocardiography – Artifact

Approach to ECG Interpretation – Pretest

Approach to ECG Interpretation – Overview

Approach to ECG Interpretation – Regularity

Approach to ECG Interpretation – Rate

Approach to ECG Interpretation – The P Wave

Approach to ECG Interpretation – PR Intervals and QRS Complexes

Approach to ECG Interpretation – The AV Node

Approach to ECG Interpretation – Supraventricular vs. Ventricular Arrhythmias

Chapter 2: Electrocardiography: The Basics – Quiz

Chapter 3: Rhythms Originating at the Sinus Node

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Sinus Node Rhythms – Pretest

Sinus Node Rhythms – Overview

Sinus Node Rhythms – Normal Sinus Rhythm

Sinus Node Rhythms – Sinus Bradycardia

Sinus Node Rhythms – Sinus Tachycardia

Sinus Node Rhythms – Sinus Arrhythmias

Sinoatrial Node Dysfunction – Pretest

Sinoatrial Node Dysfunction – Overview

Sinoatrial Node Dysfunction – Sinus Arrest

Sinoatrial Node Dysfunction – Sinoatrial Node Exit Block (AV Blocks)

Chapter 3: Rhythms Originating at the Sinus Node – Quiz

Chapter 4: Rhythms Originating from the Atria

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Atrial Rhythms – Pretest

Atrial Rhythms – Overview

Atrial Rhythms – Wandering Pacemaker

Atrial Rhythms – Ectopic Beats

Atrial Rhythms – Premature Atrial Contraction

Atrial Rhythms – Atrial Tachycardia

Atrial Rhythms – Atrial Flutter

Atrial Rhythms – Atrial Fibrillation

Chapter 4: Rhythms Originating from the Atria – Quiz

Chapter 5: Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms and Heart Block

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Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms – Pretest

Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms – The Junctional Pacemaker

Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms – Junctional P Waves

Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms – Premature Junctional Complex

Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms – Junctional Escape Rhythm

Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms – Junctional Tachycardia

Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms – Supraventricular Tachycardia

Atrioventricular Block – Pretest

Atrioventricular Block – Overview

Atrioventricular Block – First-Degree Atrioventricular Block

Atrioventricular Block – Second-Degree Atrioventricular Block

Atrioventricular Block – Third-Degree Atrioventricular Block

Chapter 5: Atrioventricular Junctional Rhythms and Heart Block – Quiz

Chapter 6: Rhythms That Originate from the Ventricles

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Ventricular Rhythms – Pretest

Ventricular Rhythms – Overview

Ventricular Rhythms – Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVCs)

Ventricular Rhythms – Unifocal Versus Multifocal

Ventricular Rhythms – The R-on-T Phenomenon

Ventricular Rhythms – Runs and Couplets

Ventricular Rhythms – Grouped Beating

Ventricular Rhythms – Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)

Ventricular Rhythms – Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)

Ventricular Rhythms – Idioventricular Rhythm

Ventricular Rhythms – Asystole

Chapter 6: Rhythms That Originate from the Ventricles – Quiz

Chapter 7: Identify the Arrhythmia

Chapter 8: Theories in ECG Interpretation

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What is Electrocardiology?

Action Potentials of Heart Cells

Simplifying the Ventricular Vectors

The QRS Vectors

T and ST Wave Changes in Ischemia

The Cardiac Axis

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Chapter 9: Systematic Approach to ECG Interpretation

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Rhythm Analysis

Definitive Electrocardiogram Diagnosis

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Chapter 10: The Normal ECG: Variants of the P Wave, PQ interval, & QRS Complex

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Combining the Frontal Axis and Horizontal Axis

P Wave

PQ Interval

The QRS Complex

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Chapter 11: The Normal ECG: Variants of the ST Segment, T Waves, and U Waves

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Normal Daily ECG Changes or Circadian Variations

Chapter 12: Abnormalities of the P Wave

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Left Atrial Enlargement / P Mitrale

Right Atrial Enlargement or P Pulmonale

Biatrial Enlargement or P Biatriale

Acute Left Atrial Overload

Acute Right Atrial Overload

Other Abnormalities of the P Wave

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Chapter 13: Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

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Epidemiology of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

Clinical Findings and Evaluation

Electrocardiographic Criteria for Diagnosing Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

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Chapter 14: Right Ventricular Hypertrophy

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Epidemiology of Right Ventricular Hypertrophy

Clinical Findings of Right Ventricular Hypertrophy

Electrocardiographic Findings

Exercises

Chapter 15: Biventricular Hypertrophy

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Introduction

ECG Criteria for Biventricular Hypertrophy

Cases

Exercise

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Chapter 16: Acute Pulmonary Embolism

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Introduction

ECG Findings in Pulmonary Embolism

The Value of ECG in the Setting of Pulmonary Embolism

Chronic Pulmonary Embolism

Perils and Pitfalls

Cases

Exercise

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Chapter 17: Fascicular Blocks

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Introduction

Etiology

Left Anterior Fascicular Block

Left Posterior Fascicular Block

Diagnosis of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Left Anterior Fascicular Block

Case 1

Case 2

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Chapter 18: Complete and Incomplete Bundle-Branch Blocks

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Introduction

Complete Right Bundle-Branch Block

Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block

Complete Left Bundle-Branch Block

Incomplete Left Bundle-Branch Block

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Chapter 19: Bilateral Bifascicular Block

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Introduction

Right Bundle-Branch Block with Left Anterior Fascicular Block

Right Bundle-Branch Block + Left Posterior Fascicular Block

Prognosis of Bilateral Bifascicular Blocks

Trifascicular Block (RBBB + LAFB + LPFB)

Chapter 20: Atrioventricular Blocks & Atrioventricular Dissociation

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Introduction

First-Degree AV Block

Second-Degree AV Block, Mobitz Type I (Wenckebach Type)

Second-Degree Atrioventricular Block, Mobitz Type II

Second-Degree AV Block, Advanced Type

Third-Degree AV Block, Complete AV Block

Atrioventricular Dissociation

Chapter 21: Myocardial Infarction

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Introduction

Electropathophysiology

Myocardial Infarction on ECG

Q, ST, and T Vectors in Coronary Artery Disease

Nomenclature of the Stages of Myocardial Ischemia

Localization of Q Wave Infarction

Differential Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction ECG Patterns

Complex Infarction Patterns

Special Infarction Patterns

Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction

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Chapter 22: The Differential Diagnosis of Pathologic Q Waves

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Introduction

Myocardial Infarction

Other Causes of Q Waves

Chapter 23: Pericarditis

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Introduction

Acute Pericarditis

Intermediate Pericarditis

Subacute Pericarditis

Chronic Pericarditis

Patients with Chronic Kidney Diseases

Chapter 24: ECG Changes in Repolarization

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Introduction

Changes in the ST Segment

Changes in the T Wave

Chapter 25: Effects of Electrolyte Disturbances on ECG

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Chapter 26: Atrial Arrhythmias

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Premature Atrial Beats and Complexes

Premature Atrial Contractions in the Inferior Aspect of the Right Atrium

Atrial Tachycardias

Atrial Flutter

Atrial Fibrillation

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Chapter 27: Sick Sinus Syndrome

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Sinus Node Dysfunction

Sinus Node Fibrosis

Pharmaceuticals and Toxins

Children

Other Causes of Sinus Node Dysfunction

Electrocardiogram Characteristics of Sinus Node Dysfunction

Clinical Significance

Prognosis

Treatment of Sinus Node Dysfunction

Differential Diagnosis of Sinus Node Dysfunction

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Chapter 28: Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

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Preexcitation Pattern

Types of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Electrocardiogram Patterns in Preexcitation

Differential Diagnosis of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Tachycardias in Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Symptoms and Therapy

Chapter 29: Atrioventricular Junctional Tachycardias

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Conduction in Sinus Rhythm

Conduction in Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia

Differential Diagnosis

Symptoms and Clinical Significance

Treatment of AVNRT

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Chapter 30: Premature Ventricular Contractions

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Nomenclature

Coupling Interval

Compensatory Pause

Morphology and Origin

Special Types of Premature Ventricular Contractions

Therapy

Differential Diagnosis

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Chapter 31: Ventricular Tachycardia

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Types of Ventricular Tachycardia

Differential Diagnosis

Treating Ventricular Tachycardia

Chapter 32: Pacemaker Electrocardiogram

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Pacemaker Electrocardiogram

One-Chamber Pacemaker

Double-Chamber Pacemaker

Electrical Complications and Failures

Undersensing

Oversensing

Lead Fracture and Lead Insulation Damage

Management Of Pacemaker Patients

Indications For Pacemaker Placement

Chapter 33: Congenital & Acquired Valvular Heart Disease

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Atrial Septal Defect (Ostium Secundum)

Atrial Septal Defect (Ostium Primum)

Valvular Pulmonary Stenosis

Tetralogy of Fallot

Ventricular Septal Defect

Transposition of the Great Arteries

Situs Inversus

Ebstein Anomaly

Eisenmenger Syndrome

Mitral Valve Prolapse

Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy

Acquired Valvular Heart Diseases

Chapter 34: Digitalis Toxicity

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Other Symptoms of Digitalis Toxicity

Chapter 35: Monitor Tech Skills Training

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Arrhythmia Interpretation Skills Videos

Arrhythmia Interpretation Practice Exams

Arrhythmia Interpretation Knowledge Base

Arrhythmia Interpretation Flashcards

12-Lead ECG Skills Videos

12-Lead ECG Practice Exams

12-Lead ECG Knowledge Base

12-Lead ECG Flashcards

12-Lead ECG – Rhythm Recognition Game

12-Lead ECG – Shock or Not Game

Chapter 36: Abbreviations

Chapter 37: Glossary

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