Introduction to Arrhythmias: Difference between revisions
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A good stepwise approach to interpret the heart rhythm is to follow these steps: | A good stepwise approach to interpret the heart rhythm is to follow these steps: | ||
*Is this my | *Is this my patient's ECG or is this an artifact? (applies especially in stressfull situations) | ||
*What is the '''ventricular [[Rate|heart rate]]'''? | *What is the '''ventricular [[Rate|heart rate]]'''? | ||
**>100 bpm = tachycardia | **>100 bpm = tachycardia | ||