Monday, June 6, 2011

What is the rhythm? Also, now on Twitter: smithECGBlog

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Here is a rhythm strip.  What is the rhythm?





This (above and below) also is from Dr. Wang's Atlas of Electrocardiography, with permission.




It is same as the last post.  AV nodal rhythm with reverse Wenckebach, this time the R-P is normal, then prolonged, then drops, as outlined in the graphic below:




Posted by Steve Smith at 9:54 AM
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  1. vdhlJanuary 2, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Thanks for very nice cases.But i still dont understand why P in Retrograde conduction is positive? Cant you help me.

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    1. Steve SmithJanuary 2, 2013 at 10:09 AM

      Because it is a right sided lead, lead V4R! Good question!

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