Unusual Electrocardiogram (ECG) Abnormalities

Unusual Electrocardiogram (ECG) Abnormalities

This lecture provides an in-depth analysis of 12 lead electrocardiogram traces of unusual heart abnormalities. Solid understanding of the basic principles underlying the 12 lead electrocardiogram ( ECG / EKG ) is required to fully utilise this highly informative lecture. The main feature of this lecture centres on interpretation and diagnosis of cardiac function from electrocardiogram traces. The concepts of dissociation, fusion, captured beats and concordance, in the interpretation of electrocardiogram are described and discussed.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• Unusual heart abnormalities
• Dissociation and fusion
• Captured beats and concordance
• 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG / EKG )
• Cardiac function

James McVeigh is an authorised nurse practitioner in high dependency nursing. Jim is the coordinator of the Heart Failure Service at the Prince of Wales hospital, Sydney, Australia. He was a founding member of the Australian Nurse Practitioner Association. Jim is the Chair of the Cardiac Nurses Working Group within the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand. Jim’s postgraduate qualifications are: Coronary Care Certificate, Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) and a Master of Clinical Nursing.

Speaker name: James McVeigh
Recorded: 7 & 8 May 2010
Listening time: 24 Mins
Conference: The 12 Lead ECG Advanced Analysis and Interpretation
Session in Conference: Unusual electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities
State: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Professional Reviews:

I agree with Nicole and Sally, I stoped listening after 5 mins because I couldn't see what was being discussed. Its an importent topic so I look forward to the revised version.

Really what a waste of time and download space.  With abnormal ECG's you need to visualise what the speaker is talking about - really any ECG presentation you need to see the trace......  Why have this available on the opening page when it is not up to scratch.

AusmedOnline's Response:
Thanks For this review.  We will aim to develop more illustrated learning activities related to this topic.  Good feedback.
AusmedOnline Team

Hi Sally, Thank you for your review. My name is Will, I work on AusmedOnline content, we are currently creating a full video presentation on this lecture and other ECG related skills. It will include slides, video footage of placing ECG leads, live trace analysis and much more.  The Video will hopefully be made available in the coming weeks. We are in the final stages of production.   Thank you for your suggestion,  Will @ Ausmed

u really need slides to go with the lecture