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Basics of ECG
Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG) is a non-invasive medical technique that captures the heart's electrical behavior by placing electrodes on the skin's surface, usually on the chest, arms, and legs. These electrodes detect the depolarization and repolarization of cardiac muscle, translating them into a visual representation on an electrocardiogram. The resulting waveform, consisting of P, QRS, and T waves, provides insights into the heart's health. Medical professionals use ECG to diagnose arrhythmias, ischemia (reduced blood supply), electrolyte imbalances, and other cardiac conditions. The ECG's data assists in treatment decisions, risk assessment, and monitoring the effectiveness of interventions, making it an indispensable tool in cardiology and emergency medicine. .
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Dr Sai Ravi Shanker
CEO . Virinchi Hospitals , Hyderabad
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Balancing Metabolic Alkalosis
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Usage of 2D Echo in Critical Care settings
2D echo, or two-dimensional echocardiography, is a valuable diagnostic tool used in critical care settings. It provides real-time images of the heart's structures and function, aiding in the assessment and management of critically ill patients. In critical care, 2D echo is used to evaluate cardiac function and detect abnormalities that may require immediate intervention. It allows for the visualization of the heart's chambers, valves, and blood flow patterns, providing crucial information for decision-making. 2D echo helps in the assessment of myocardial contractility, which is vital in monitoring and managing critically ill patients. It is useful in evaluating and diagnosing conditions such as myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathies, and pericardial diseases. In critical care settings, 2D echo aids in the detection of complications like cardiac tamponade or acute valvular dysfunction. It helps assess the impact of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or sepsis on cardiac function. It assists in identifying the cause of shock, such as cardiogenic, hypovolemic, obstructive, or distributive shock. 2D echo can detect right ventricular dysfunction, which is a common feature in acute respiratory failure or pulmonary embolism. It helps guide fluid resuscitation by evaluating left ventricular filling pressures and assessing volume status.
Comprehensive Approach to Critical Aortic Stenosis
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Aortic Aneurysms: What you need to Know
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Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG) is a non-invasive medical technique that captures the heart's electrical behavior by placing electrodes on the skin's surface, usually on the chest, arms, and legs. These electrodes detect the depolarization and repolarization of cardiac muscle, translating them into a visual representation on an electrocardiogram. The resulting waveform, consisting of P, QRS, and T waves, provides insights into the heart's health. Medical professionals use ECG to diagnose arrhythmias, ischemia (reduced blood supply), electrolyte imbalances, and other cardiac conditions. The ECG's data assists in treatment decisions, risk assessment, and monitoring the effectiveness of interventions, making it an indispensable tool in cardiology and emergency medicine. .