Classification, ECG features of Major Tachyarrhythmias

Classification, ECG features of Major Tachyarrhythmias

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Key concepts covered include:

An overview of

  • Different types of Tachyarrhythmias and their ECG interpretation
  • Causes for Tachyarrhythmias
  • Classification of Tachyarrhythmias
  • How to analyze the ECG characteristics for different kinds of tachyarrhythmias

What you'll learn

Tachyarrhythmias are defined as heart rhythm with a ventricular rate of 100 beats per minute or greater. Tachyarrhythmia results from three mechanisms which include Abnormal Automaticity, Triggered Activity, Re-entry.read more »»

There are different steps involved in the diagnose Tachyarrhythmia from ECG pattern which include:
Step 1 – Analyze the heart rate
Step 2 – Analyze the rhythm
Step 3 – Check the width of the QRS complex
Step 4 – Check the morphology of P wave
Step 5 – Determine PR interval and PR ratio
Step 6 – Check if the onset of palpitations is gradual or abrupt

Tachyarrhythmias are classified into different types based on their anatomic location of origin or width of the QRS complex. Depending on the actual location, tachyarrhythmias are classified into two types one is Supraventricular ectopic beats and the other is Ventricular ectopic beats.

Supraventricular tachyarrhythmias are divided into two categories- atrial and atrioventricular (AV) junction tachyarrhythmia. Ventricular tachyarrhythmias are further classified into:

  • Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia
  • Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
  • Ventricular fibrillation
  • Accelerated idio-ventricular tachycardia
  • Ventricular Flutter

It is important for every person working in the critical care department, emergency department, and in cardiology ward to differentiate various kinds of tachyarrhythmias so that appropriate management can be given to the patients. By the end of this course Different types of Tachyarrhythmias and their ECG interpretation you will be able to discuss the causes for Tachyarrhythmias, enlist the classification of Tachyarrhythmias, and analyze the ECG characteristics for different kinds of tachyarrhythmias

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All Healthcare personnel, such as

  • Physicians
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  • Nurses
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  • Physicians practicing Alternative Medicine (AYUSH)
  • Radiologists
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Instructor

Dr. Kumar Narayanan

MD, DM (Card), FHRS, CEPS (A) Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist, Medicover Hospitals, Hyderabad, India


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Dr. Kumar Narayanan is a senior cardiologist and electrophysiologist with in-depth experience over the past 12 years in the field of cardiology and heart rhythm disorders. He has trained in world-renowned institutes, including the Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, India as well as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, USA. He is a keen academician and researcher who has authored close to 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers and two book chapters in cardiology. He is a visiting scientist at the European Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris. He is actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and postgraduates in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.

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Instructor

Dr. Kumar Narayanan

MD, DM (Card), FHRS, CEPS (A) Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist, Medicover Hospitals, Hyderabad, India


4/5

Dr. Kumar Narayanan is a senior cardiologist and electrophysiologist with in-depth experience over the past 12 years in the field of cardiology and heart rhythm disorders. He has trained in world-renowned institutes, including the Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, India as well as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, USA. He is a keen academician and researcher who has authored close to 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers and two book chapters in cardiology. He is a visiting scientist at the European Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris. He is actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and postgraduates in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.

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Last Updated 06/2021

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