Sunday, August 31, 2014

ECG Blog #96 (ECG Video-Blog-2) - ECG Diagnosis of Bundle Branch Block

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     This is the 2nd installment of my ECG Video Blog. This 17-minute video reviews how to make the ECG diagnosis of BBB (Bundle Branch Block) in 5 seconds or less. Please Give Me Feedback (ekgpress@mac.com) as to whether you like this new Video format — which (if feedback is positive) I hope to use more to enhance my ECG Blog.
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NOTE: There are advantages to using a video format format. These include:
  • Ability to illustrate concepts not done full justice by the written word.
  • Greater dispersion of my content through Google & YouTube. This material is free for anyone to use.
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LINKS to my ECG Video-Blog installments:
  • ECG Video-Blog #1-Revised (= Blog #95) — Is there AV Block?
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  • ECG Video-Blog #2 (= Blog #96) — Bundle Branch Blocks
  •    Easy YouTube Link for Bundle Branch Block (www.bbbecg.com)
  •    Click Here for Timed Contents to Bundle Branch Block Video!
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  • ECG Video-Blog #3 (= Blog #97) — SVT with marked ST Depression
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  • ECG Video-Blog #4 (= Blog #98) — Clinical Arrhythmia Mgmt (Part I )
  • ECG Video-Blog #5 (Blog #99) — Clinical Arrhythmia Mgmt (Part 2 )
  • ECG Video-Blog #6 (= Blog #100— Clinical Arrhythmia Mgmt (Part 3 )
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  • ECG Video-Blog #7 (= Blog #101) — Wide Tachycardia + Chest Pain
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  • ECG Video-Blog #8 ( = Blog #105) — Basics of AV Block
  • ECG Video-Blog #9 ( = Blog #110) — Complete AV Block? / Laddergrams
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  • ECG Video-Blogs #10,11,12 ( Blog #113) — Rhythm Diagnosis Basics
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  • ECG Video-Blog #13 ( = Blog #116) — Essentials of Axis / Hemiblocks
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  • ECG Video-Blog #14 ( = Blog #117) — Brugada Syndrome
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  • ECG Video-Blog #15 ( = Blog #118) — QRST Changes
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  • ECG Video-Blog #16 ( = Blog #120) — Giant T Waves
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    ECG Diagnosis of the bundle branch blocks can be simplified — and readily accomplished with accuracy in seconds. This is because: i) There are only 3 "answers" ( = typical LBBB; typical RBBB; or neither = IVCD); and ii) You only need to look at 3 leads to diagnose the type of BBB ( = leads I, V1, V6).
    • Recognition of the BBBs is thoroughly reviewed.
    • The system for rapid diagnosis is presented.
    • Practice tracings reinforce concepts (such as the 12-lead shown in Figure-1).
    Figure-1: 12-lead ECG. How would you describe the conduction defect? (Figure reproduced from A 1st Book on ECGs-2014-ePub). NOTE — Enlarge by clicking on Figures — Right-Click to open in a separate window.
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    GTO – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQHzbZXcU4Y - on YouTube to view this ECG Video (17 minutes).
    • Click Here  — for a Timed CONTENTS of this Video on AV Block.
    • Please also check out my ECG Video Blog page on Google. The link is easy to remember = www.videoecg.com -
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    NOTE: For a Power Point Show (.ppsx) version of my Video Blogs - CLICK HERE. This folder will contain links to download a .ppsx version that allows faster viewing:
      • Download the .ppsx to your computer desktop.
      • The PPT show is without automatic sound. YOU activate only the Audio clips you want.
      • Hover your mouse over the highlighted Audio. You may play and/or pause if/as you like.
      • Feel free to use this .ppsx for teaching with my blessings!
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      Saturday, August 16, 2014

      ECG Blog #95 (ECG Video-Blog-1) – Is there AV Block?

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           I have just revised this Video (1/27/2014 which was the first installment of my ECG Video Blog. This new version is greatly improved from my original recording on 8/16/2014 (demonstration to how much I've learned these past 5 months). Please Give Me Your Feedback (ekgpress@mac.com).
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      NOTE: There are advantages to using a video format format. These include:
      • Ability to illustrate concepts not done full justice by the written word.
      • Greater dispersion of my content through Google & YouTube. This material is free for anyone to use.
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      LINKS to my ECG Video-Blog installments:
      • ECG Video-Blog #1-Revised (= Blog #95) — Is there AV Block?
      •    Click Here for Timed Contents to Video-Blog #1.
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      • ECG Video-Blog #2 (= Blog #96)Bundle Branch Blocks
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      • ECG Video-Blog #3 (= Blog #97) — SVT with marked ST Depression
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      • ECG Video-Blog #4 (= Blog #98) — Clinical Arrhythmia Mgmt (Part I )
      • ECG Video-Blog #5 (Blog #99) — Clinical Arrhythmia Mgmt (Part 2 )
      • ECG Video-Blog #6 (= Blog #100) — Clinical Arrhythmia Mgmt (Part 3 )
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      • ECG Video-Blog #7 (= Blog #101) — Wide Tachycardia + Chest Pain
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      • ECG Video-Blog #8 ( = Blog #105) — Basics of AV Block
      • ECG Video-Blog #9 ( = Blog #110) — Complete AV Block? / Laddergrams
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      • ECG Video-Blogs #10,11,12 ( Blog #113) — Rhythm Diagnosis Basics
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      • ECG Video-Blog #13 ( = Blog #116) — Essentials of Axis / Hemiblocks
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      • ECG Video-Blog #14 ( = Blog #117) — Brugada Syndrome
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      • ECG Video-Blog #15 ( = Blog #118) — QRST Changes
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      • ECG Video-Blog #16 ( = Blog #120) — Giant T Waves
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        Acknowledgments — My appreciation to the following individual:
        • Mike Frease — for providing me with the case for ECG Video-Blog #1.
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        Interpret the simultaneously-recorded 2-lead rhythm strip shown in Figure-1.
        • Is AV block present on this tracing? IF so — What kind of AV block?
        • Is there enough information to know for certain?
        • How does one distinguish AV block from other causes of relative pauses, such as PACs (blocked or conducted) and/or Sick Sinus Syndrome?
        Figure-1: 2-lead rhythm srip. Is there AV block? (Figure reproduced with permission from Mike Frease). NOTE — Enlarge by clicking on Figures — Right-Click to open in a separate window.
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        GO TO – http://youtu.be/ILPrEhCMF48on YouTube to view this ECG Video and for the Answer (15 minutes). 
        • Click Here  — for a Timed CONTENTS of this Video-Blog #1.
        • Please also check out my ECG Video Blog page on Google. The link is easy to remember = www.videoecg.com -
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        NOTE: For a Power Point Show (.ppsx) version of my Video Blogs - CLICK HERE. This folder will contain links to download a .ppsx version that allows faster viewing:
        • Download the .ppsx to your computer desktop.
        • The PPT show is without automatic sound. YOU activate only the Audio clips you want.
        • Hover your mouse over the highlighted Audio. You may play and/or pause if/as you like.
        • Feel free to use this .ppsx for teaching with my blessings!
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