Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

. = My Comment by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 3/15 /2023 ): = I found today’s case highly instructive in highlighting a number of important aspects regarding the presentation and initial treatment of a patient who presents to the ED with new AFib. I focus my comment on a few additional aspects regarding new AFib.

Atrial Fibrillation 52

Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Arrhythmia Exercise 52

Cardiomatics

APRIL 5, 2024

In healthy individuals occurs during exercising or strong emotions. Sinus bradycardia – sinus rhythm below 60 bpm is a sinus bradycardia. AFIB/AFL – atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter episodes. Sinus tachycardia – sinus rhythm above 100 bpm is a sinus tachycardia. Usually does not exceed 160 bpm.

Arrhythmia 92

Arrhythmia Tachycardia Bradycardia Electrocardiogram 92

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Exercise can convert atrial flutter from 2:1 conduction to 1:1, apparently due to a combination of accelarated AV conduction and slowed flutter conduction. Only AFib was induced during EP study. It isn't entirely clear why our patient developed 1:1 conduction with atrial flutter.

Tachycardia 52

Tachycardia Atrial Flutter Cardiomyopathy Atrial Fibrillation 52