I think the reason so many med students find ECG confusing at first is because no one really delves deeply into the underlying physiologic variations in the conducting cells in different areas of the heart. The curriculum usually has no room for it, which ends in blunt memorization. This video series really solidified the concept of pacemakers for me.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos you helped me Ace the test that I thought I was going to fail....I now understand Atrial Rhythms better then when my teacher was explaining it to me. Thank You So Much :)
This series is fabulous, Rob. I teach EKG and Dysrythmia Interpretation to nursing and allied health students, and these help immensely! I always show them this series. Thanks for your hard work!
Indeed what one thought he/ or she understand , the forgetfulness ultimately occurs , so how much we have to review indeed the medicine to keep update and to remember , therefore , thank you from the bottom of my heart indeed for your nice description .
Thanks for your time making these vids. Im in school for cvt and they only showed us the a flutter without qrs. I would have definitely missed this on the rcis or in real life practice without seeing this vid.
I am still confused as to how I am not going to assume that this is not from the SA node if the P wave is present. Do the P waves look different that a P wave of a sinus rhythm? Are the PR intervals different?
Sometimes T-waves can be difficult to see when you have a rhythm like A-flutter that can hide them. Often the T-waves will be fused with the flutter waves.
I don't think that is a good example ( the first graph presentation) of ectopic atrial tachycardia because the p waves almost look the same except the sinus tach because the waves and deflection are narrowed there. I'm an EKG student and watch different EKG videos and have different readings and interpretations if I compare what my book says. That makes me confused.
Is the only difference between Sinus Arrhythmia and Ec. Atr. Tachy the rate? I would look at this and think it is sinus Arrhythmia w. rate 70bpm. How can you tell? Thanks!!
I'm lost on the "ectopic atrial Tachycardia.". It looks like a sinus rhythm with a brief atrial run. What am I missing? Unless that's the same thing. Also is "atrial Tach" just a rhythm that every beat is a PAC or looks like it.
I’m so happy for this video I just started a job and they said we have 7 weeks of training but really we only have 3 days in class and the rest on the floor idk how anybody would learn all the rhythms in 4 days
As a cardiac patient, this is rather frightening to hear. I’m sorry you get set up to fail with such gross lack of training. It’s astounding that a system which made so many advances in medical knowledge turns around and fails to pass it along and thus apply it. Bless you for taking advantage of this training on your own 👍
I don't think that is a good example ( the first graph presentation) of ectopic atrial tachycardia because the p waves almost look the same except the sinus tach because the waves and deflection are narrowed there. I'm an EKG student and watch different EKG videos and have different readings and interpretations if I compare what my book says. That makes me confused. Also, there is no ectopic atrial tachycardia rhythm in my book. We have atrial rhythms: Wap, Mat, SVT, PAC, non conducted PAC, PAT, atrial flutter, and atrial fib.
Anita Blanco I feel your pain. However, as you begin to learn more about ECG interpretation, you will realize that there may be more rhythms than your primary education lead you to believe. Furthermore, there will be different wording depending on the source you reference. I would recommend learning the general concepts for now, and understanding the rhythms you need to understand for testing purposes. Then come back, and expand on that. Read/learn as much as you can from as many sources as you can. Good luck with your studies!
Thank you. I think I need more to learn. I notice that there are more rhythms that my book didn't discuss. That's why I get confused about the other's explanation. Yes, you are right!
finding this very useful. But can you dumbdown if possible Regularly Regular and Irregularly irregular, Sounds simple enough but trying to wrap my brain around it better. Confused paramedic student. LOL
I feel like that "mat rhythm" you showed could be confused for A fib, imo. If you have to look that hard to find different p waves, it's probably a fib
I am a heart patient. These videos are good therapy for me so I can be "in the know" about ECG s! Thanx!
I think the reason so many med students find ECG confusing at first is because no one really delves deeply into the underlying physiologic variations in the conducting cells in different areas of the heart. The curriculum usually has no room for it, which ends in blunt memorization. This video series really solidified the concept of pacemakers for me.
Agreed!
Thank you so much. I'm finding you late but better late than never. You're such a GREAT teacher. Really appreciate it
Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos you helped me Ace the test that I thought I was going to fail....I now understand Atrial Rhythms better then when my teacher was explaining it to me. Thank You So Much :)
your comment gave me hope :) thank you mine is this wk
This series is fabulous, Rob. I teach EKG and Dysrythmia Interpretation to nursing and allied health students, and these help immensely! I always show them this series. Thanks for your hard work!
No problem but my name isn’t Rob. 😉
@@Meducator01 Oh my gosh, I think I got your name mixed up with Rob Theriault, who also does fabulous ECG videos! Hahahaha my apologies! 😂
No worries. No issues being confused with Rob. 👍
Indeed what one thought he/ or she understand , the forgetfulness ultimately occurs , so how much we have to review indeed the medicine to keep update and to remember , therefore , thank you from the bottom of my heart indeed for your nice description .
I teach cardiac rhythms as well and look at your videos often. I would like to know how you bring a caliper in the presentation.Thanks...
Thanks for your time making these vids. Im in school for cvt and they only showed us the a flutter without qrs. I would have definitely missed this on the rcis or in real life practice without seeing this vid.
2:15 How is this rhythm regular?
Amazing Video Series ! Great Review. Thank you !
THANK YOU SO MUCH! YOU ARE SUCH A LIFE HELPER.
Awesome! It helps me a lot in my Rhythm analysis competency and ACLS soon!
Thank you sooo much for this amazing explanation. English is my second language. Its helps me a lot to understand all rhythms.
What is meant by the word “narrow” near the very end of the presentation?
I am still confused as to how I am not going to assume that this is not from the SA node if the P wave is present. Do the P waves look different that a P wave of a sinus rhythm? Are the PR intervals different?
Where are the T waves on the atrial flutter strips
Sometimes T-waves can be difficult to see when you have a rhythm like A-flutter that can hide them. Often the T-waves will be fused with the flutter waves.
I don't think that is a good example ( the first graph presentation) of ectopic atrial tachycardia because the p waves almost look the same except the sinus tach because the waves and deflection are narrowed there. I'm an EKG student and watch different EKG videos and have different readings and interpretations if I compare what my book says. That makes me confused.
Is the only difference between Sinus Arrhythmia and Ec. Atr. Tachy the rate? I would look at this and think it is sinus Arrhythmia w. rate 70bpm. How can you tell? Thanks!!
+julieadelecowan
look at the p waves!
I'm lost on the "ectopic atrial Tachycardia.". It looks like a sinus rhythm with a brief atrial run. What am I missing? Unless that's the same thing. Also is "atrial Tach" just a rhythm that every beat is a PAC or looks like it.
Yes, you are right! I'm lost, too. I'm an EKG tech student and never read in my book about ectopic atrial tachycardia (rhythm).
I'm satisfied with your interpretation
How come the atrial rhythm supposed to be a junctional rhythm?
I’m so happy for this video I just started a job and they said we have 7 weeks of training but really we only have 3 days in class and the rest on the floor idk how anybody would learn all the rhythms in 4 days
As a cardiac patient, this is rather frightening to hear. I’m sorry you get set up to fail with such gross lack of training. It’s astounding that a system which made so many advances in medical knowledge turns around and fails to pass it along and thus apply it. Bless you for taking advantage of this training on your own 👍
Where can I get access to your 12 lead EKG lecture. Big help thanks!
I don't think that is a good example ( the first graph presentation) of ectopic atrial tachycardia because the p waves almost look the same except the sinus tach because the waves and deflection are narrowed there. I'm an EKG student and watch different EKG videos and have different readings and interpretations if I compare what my book says. That makes me confused. Also, there is no ectopic atrial tachycardia rhythm in my book. We have atrial rhythms: Wap, Mat, SVT, PAC, non conducted PAC, PAT, atrial flutter, and atrial fib.
Anita Blanco
I feel your pain. However, as you begin to learn more about ECG interpretation, you will realize that there may be more rhythms than your primary education lead you to believe. Furthermore, there will be different wording depending on the source you reference.
I would recommend learning the general concepts for now, and understanding the rhythms you need to understand for testing purposes. Then come back, and expand on that. Read/learn as much as you can from as many sources as you can.
Good luck with your studies!
Thank you. I think I need more to learn. I notice that there are more rhythms that my book didn't discuss. That's why I get confused about the other's explanation. Yes, you are right!
finding this very useful. But can you dumbdown if possible Regularly Regular and Irregularly irregular, Sounds simple enough but trying to wrap my brain around it better. Confused paramedic student. LOL
Excellent, thank you!
Thank you 🙏
AWESOME ECG LESSON. Whats the deal with the burp at 11:24 in the video. It had me laughings. Thanks;)
🙏🏾 thank you!
I feel like that "mat rhythm" you showed could be confused for A fib, imo. If you have to look that hard to find different p waves, it's probably a fib
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your PAC is the the same as accelerated junctional
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