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Module 0 – Foundations
A basic understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology is essential for effectively interpreting and understanding ECGs. This module covers key topics, including cardiac anatomy, the conduction system, the cardiac cycle, the ECG trace, the hexaxial reference system, and ECG paper.
How to use this platform
1m 21s
Course overview
Heart anatomy
4m 47s
Heart Anatomy
Cardiac dominance
Cardiac dominance
Cardiac views and vascular territories
4m 18s
Cardiac conduction system
5m 10s
Abnormal cardiac conduction
3m 20s
Cardiac conduction
Cardiac cycle
6m 2s
Cardiac cycle
ECG trace
6m 15s
ECG trace
ECG waves correction
ECG waves
The hexaxial reference system
5m 15s
The hexaxial reference system
ECG paper
4m 44s
ECG paper
Foundations module summary
Module 0 – Foundations MCQ
Module 1 – Step 1 Analysing the rhythm
The heart's electrical activity must originate somewhere, and rhythm provides critical information about its origin, timing, and frequency. But what exactly is rhythm, and how do we describe it? This module explores these questions and more. You will practice analysing rhythm strips, describing rhythms on an ECG, and understanding the significance of the various elements observed when interpreting rhythm.
What is rhythm?
5m 31s
What is rhythm
Analysing the rhythm
5m 19s
The heart rhythm
Analysing the rhythm
Rhythm examples
8m 5s
Rhythm examples
Polymorphic VT and TdP
Analysing the rhythm module summary
Analysing the rhythm module questions
Module 2 – Step 2 Describing the p wave
The p wave represents atrial depolarisation. What information can be gleaned from observing the p wave and what approach should one use when describing it? In this module you will practise how to describe the P wave and how to interpret your findings by looking at some examples.
Describing the p wave
5m 56s
ECG waves (reminder)
P wave examples
3m 28s
Sinus rhythm and sinus arrythmia
Describing the P wave
Atrial fibrillation
6m 50s
Atrial fibrillation
A quick note about the 12 lead ECG
Module 3 – Step 3 PR interval
The PR interval essentially describes how the electrical impulse is conducted between atria and ventricles. What is a normal PR interval and what does an abnormal interval suggest? In this module you will learn to describe the PR interval and the PR segment using a systematic approach so that you can successfully answer these questions.
The PR interval
PR interval 1 (heart blocks)
5m 43s
PR Interval 1 (heart blocks)
PR interval 2 (accessory pathways)
4m 31s
PR Interval 2 (accessory pathways)
PR interval 3 (junctional rhythms)
5m 1s
PR Interval (junctional rhythms)
PR interval 4 (AVRT and AVNRT)
5m 5s
AVRT and AVNRT
AVNRT vs AVRT
Tachyarrythmias
6m 1s
Module 3 Assessment
Module 4 – Step 4 Assessing the QRS complex
The QRS complex represents ventricular depolarisation. By examining the QRS complex, we can identify potential structural or conduction abnormalities within the ventricles. In this module, you will learn how to describe and analyse the QRS complex to detect and understand these abnormalities.
The QRS complex
Cardiac axis
7m 38s
Cardiac axis
QRS complex – voltage etc
7m 56s
QRS complex – voltage etc
The Q wave
Example 12 lead ECGs 1
Module 5 – Step 5 ST segment and T wave
The ST segment and T wave relate to ventricular repolarisation. Similar to the QRS complex, analysing the ST segment and T wave can help identify potential structural or conduction abnormalities within the ventricles. In this module, you will learn how to describe this portion of the ECG trace and recognise common pathologies associated with abnormal ST segments and T waves, such as cardiac ischaemia and infarction.
ST segment and T wave
7m 26s
ST segment & T wave
Acute coronary syndrome
Acute Coronary Syndrome
The QT interval
QT Interval
Normal waves, intervals, and segments
Approach to an ECG summary
Assessment
Storytelling
Example 12 lead ECGs 2
5m 48s
Case-based Assessment
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