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* The first rhythm strip shows sinusrhythm with a severely prolonged QT interval. In total four ventricular premature beats are present on this strip. All fall within the T wave of the previous sinus beat. | |||
* | * The second strip shows [[Torsade de Pointes]] with a typical short (not shown) - long - short initial sequence. | ||
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Revision as of 21:35, 28 November 2007
Look at the consecutive ECGs in this patient. What is the problem?
Answer
- The first rhythm strip shows sinusrhythm with a severely prolonged QT interval. In total four ventricular premature beats are present on this strip. All fall within the T wave of the previous sinus beat.
- The second strip shows Torsade de Pointes with a typical short (not shown) - long - short initial sequence.
- The