Cardiovascular: A & P Basics
- Cardiac conduction system
- Conduction system and waveforms
Tips and Strategies
- 12-Lead vs. 15-Lead - and why
- Explaining limb leads and precordial leads
- Contiguous leads
- 5 step process for interpreting ECG’s
- Assessment tips
Axis Deviation
- Why, how, and significance
- Quick approach for determining axis
Blocks
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Degree
- Bundle branch blocks in a nutshell
- Causes and complications
STEMI, NON-STEMI, Unstable Angina
- Initial presentation
- ECG’s changes
- Interventions
How Common Are These?
- Brugada syndrome
- Wolf-Parkinson-White
- Long QT syndrome
Confidence in ACLS Emergencies
- Treatment for wide vs. narrow complex tachycardias
- Cardiac pacing
- Asystole/PEA
- VT/VF
What Critical Concern is Behind the Disguise?
- Pericarditis
- Myocarditis
- Heart Failure
- Tako Subo
- COPD
- Electrolytes
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Aortic Aneurysm
Upcoming Attractions
- Assist devices
- ECPR
- REBOA
Let’s Wrap It Up
- ECG and Rhythm Strip Practice
- Case presentations