Friday, October 31, 2014

ECG Blog #99 (ECG Video-Blog-5) - Arrhythmia Management in Primary Care (Part 2)

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     This is the 5th installment of my ECG Video Blog. This 17-minute video continues a Clinical Look at Cardiac Arrhythmias from a Primary Care Perspective. Focus in this Part 2 is on ventricular arrhythmias  and, on bradycardia including diagnosis of Sick Sinus Syndrome and indications for pacing. In the final part of this video series (Part 3 — coming soon!— We'll conclude with discussion of the SVT rhythms that are commonly encountered in primary care.
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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
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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 )
  •    Please check out our Cardiac Arrhythmia page = www.aafpecg.com -
  •    Click Here for Timed Contents to Video-Blogs #4,5,6!
  • 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
  •    Click Here for a Link-Timed Contents to Video-Blogs #10,11,12!
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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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         My goal in this 3-Part video series is to address the "art" of arrhythmia management from a primary care perspective. This includes cost-effective assessment as to whether a rhythm disturbance is present (with details on monitoring methods) — whether the arrhythmia is likely to be benign or more worrisome — and a practical approach to treatment.
    • Below in Figure 1 — a sample of some issues discussed in this Part 2 (Video-Blog #5 = Blog #99). I believe this video brings the topic to life!

    Figure-1: Slide discussing indications for pacing in Sick Sinus Syndrome, with illustration explaining the importance of pause duration.  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=8n8PEYLb1hg — on YouTube to view this ECG Video (17 minutes).
    • Click Here  — for a Timed CONTENTS of Video-Blogs #4,5,6
    • 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, October 11, 2014

      ECG Blog #98 (ECG Video-Blog-4) - Arrhythmia Management in Primary Care (Part I)

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           This is the 4th installment of my ECG Video Blog. This 26-minute video provides a Clinical Look at Cardiac Arrhythmias from a Primary Care Perspective. Focus in this Part 1 is on monitoring methods  the importance of the clinical scenario and determining whether the rhythm is likely to be benign vs a rhythm that should be referred. In Part 2 — We'll apply these principles to a rapid overview of the arrhythmias most commonly encountered in primary care.
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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?
      • ------------------------------------------------------------
      • ECG Video-Blog #2 (= Blog #96) — Bundle Branch Blocks
      • ------------------------------------------------------------
      • ECG Video-Blog #3 (= Blog #97) — SVT with marked ST Depression
      • ------------------------------------------------------------
      • ECG Video-Blog #4 (= Blog #98) Clinical Arrhythmia Mgmt (Part I )
      •    Please check out our Cardiac Arrhythmia page = www.aafpecg.com - 
      •    Click Here for Timed Contents to Video-Blogs #4,5,6!
      • 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
      • ------------------------------------------------------------
      • ECG Video-Blog #8 ( = Blog #105) — Basics of AV Block
      • ECG Video-Blog #9 ( = Blog #110) — Complete AV Block? / Laddergrams
      • ------------------------------------------------------------
      • ECG Video-Blogs #10,11,12 ( Blog #113) — Rhythm Diagnosis Basics
      •    Click Here for a Link-Timed Contents to Video-Blogs #10,11,12!
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      • ECG Video-Blog #13 ( = Blog #116) — Essentials of Axis / Hemiblocks
      • ------------------------------------------------------------
      • ECG Video-Blog #14 ( = Blog #117) — Brugada Syndrome
      • -----------------------------------------------------------
      • ECG Video-Blog #15 ( = Blog #118) — QRST Changes
      • -----------------------------------------------------------
      • ECG Video-Blog #16 ( = Blog #120) — Giant T Waves
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             My goal in this brief video series is to address the "art" of arrhythmia management from a primary care perspective. This includes cost-effective assessment as to whether a rhythm disturbance is present (with details on monitoring methods) — whether the arrhythmia is likely to be benign or more worrisome — and a practical approach to treatment.
        • Below in Figure 1 — a sample of some issues discussed. I believe this video brings the topic to life!
        Figure-1: Slide discussing clinical assessment as to whether an arrhythmia is likely to be benign — and whether referral to Cardiology (or EP Cardiology) is indicated. 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=THJKEXZmA2k — on YouTube to view this ECG Video (26 minutes).
        • Click Here  — for a Timed CONTENTS of Video-Blogs #4,5,6.
        • 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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