Diploma in ECG Physiology & Analysis with book (UK) Part 2/2

Explore early afterdepolarizations (AEDs), delayed after depolarizations, reentry circuits (AVNRT), and ECG patterns such as atrial fibrillation, ectopic atrial rhythm, and escape beats.

Explore cellular and molecular bases of cardiac conduction and arrhythmia, detailing phase zero, phase one, phase two plateau, resting phase, and their ion channels, pacemaker cells, and gap junctions.

Explore channelopathies causing ventricular arrhythmias, including long QT and short QT syndromes and Brugada, with diagnostic criteria, corrected QT interval, triggers, and risk assessment.

Adenosine, a class v antiarrhythmic, rapidly terminates reentrant tachycardias by slowing AV nodal conduction via short-lived hyperpolarization; administer 6 mg, then 12–15 mg with a rapid flush and monitor rhythm.

Identify ECG markers linked to sudden cardiac death, including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patterns, left ventricular hypertrophy criteria, Brugada and long/short QT syndromes, epsilon waves, fragmented QRS, and risk markers.

Explore fragmented QRS and J-point elevation in ECGs, with emphasis on early repolarization patterns. Learn risk stratification using the Shanghai scoring system to assess sudden cardiac death risk.

Assess pacemaker and crt follow-up using ecg to detect bi-ventricular pacing from the coronary sinus, ventricular fusion with native conduction, and axis changes that indicate crt optimization and lead integrity.

Explore surface ECG to troubleshoot pacemakers, diagnose loss of capture and lead or battery issues, adjust output and polarity, and apply magnet testing.

Explore sick sinus syndrome and AV conduction blocks, including tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome, from symptoms to pacemaker indications, and review intrinsic and extrinsic causes with ECG patterns.

investigate Brugada testing in ecg physiology and analysis. apply interpretation and practical testing techniques within the diploma.

Explore the differences between paediatric and adult ECG patterns, examine congenital heart disease ECGs, and review the fundamentals of ECG analysis.

Explore the fundamentals of ECG interpretation, including leads, axis, waves and intervals, conduction pathways, ion channels, and common arrhythmias such as tachycardia and ventricular patterns.

Explore how ECG reveals congenital heart disease patterns, including atrial and ventricular septal defects, axis deviations, and ventricular hypertrophy, through MCQ-driven analysis.

Explore intracardiac electrograms and mapping techniques, including halo catheter bracketing for right-sided pathways, to distinguish atrial tachycardia, reentry, and accessory pathways, with bundle branch block effects and ablation guidance.

Master basic clinical electrophysiology techniques to differentiate tachycardias, assess initiation and termination, and use pacing, mapping, and activation patterns to guide diagnosis and ablation.

This lecture explains practical maneuvers to differentiate regular supraventricular tachycardias, including atrial tachycardia, AVNRT, and accessory-pathway tachycardias, with real examples and interpretation.

Investigate an accessory pathway case from bedside assessment to lab analysis, applying ECG physiology and analysis techniques.

Explore the Sgarbossa criteria for diagnosing ACS on ECG, using concordant and discordant patterns across leads like V1, V5, and V6, with management implications for PCI or fibrinolysis.

Master emergency room arrhythmia management by interpreting ECG, distinguishing ventricular and supraventricular tachycardias, applying ACLS steps, and using adenosine, vagal maneuvers, and DC cardioversion as needed.

Learn how to manage stress and time to boost focus, productivity, health, and relationships, using strategies like prioritization, routines, relaxation techniques, and healthy habits.

Identify and differentiate ventricular tachycardia from wide-complex tachycardia on ECG, and review AV block, axis changes, and pacing, ablation, and ICD considerations.