Loading…
Identifying common heart-rhythm disturbances on the ECG.
Rate? Rhythm? QRS width? - then name it.
Acute Coronary Syndrome
A spectrum of acute coronary syndromes caused by a sudden reduction in coronary blood flow, including unstable angina, NSTEMI and STEMI.
Heart Failure
The heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
Hypertension
Persistently raised arterial blood pressure — the 'silent killer'.
Myocardial Infarction
Death of heart muscle from a blocked coronary artery.
Approach to Chest Pain
A structured differential of acute chest pain, prioritising the life-threats.
Approach to Palpitations
Evaluating the sensation of a fast, forceful or irregular heartbeat.