Cardiac Arrhythmias Part 2

The course deals with Cardiac Arrhythmias in two parts. This is Part 2 of the course which deals with the various types of blocks. The Bundle branch blocks, the Fascicular Blocks, Atrioventricular Blocks are discussed in detail with examples. A miscellaneous group of arrhythmias comprising Sinoatrial blocks, Echo beat, Intraventricular conduction defects, Parasystole, Brugada Syndrome and Wellen’s Sign are also discussed.

An ECG Quiz on Cardiac Arrhythmias is included in the end of the course for a self-assessment by the student.

All the arrhythmias have been dealt with in detail and the causes of the arrhythmias elaborated whenever needed. The ECG criteria for the diagnosis of complex arrhythmias like Bundle branch blocks and Fascicular blocks have been explained in simple terms, easily understood by the learner.

Wherever needed diagrams have been provided and ECGs are also included for clarity.

Who Will Benefit From The Course?

Undergraduate and Postgraduate medical students, General Practitioners, General Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Medical Technicians, Physician Assistants, Paramedics, and anyone involved in the management of patient in the Intensive Care units or Operation Rooms.

Learning Objectives

1. Analyze a Cardiac Arrhythmia methodically.

2. Be able to distinguish Atrial and Ventricular Arrhythmias.

3. Should be able to identify the Arrhythmias which are critical and need emergency management.

4. Make a clinical diagnosis based on the interpretation of the Arrhythmia.