Category Archives: ECG

ECG Quiz 8

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

What is the rhythm? a) Sinus rhythm b) Low atrial rhythm c) Idioventricular rhythm d) None of the above Answer: b) Low atrial rhythm ECG showing negative P [..]

DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance, ECG

Simple ECG Quiz 7

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

What is the rhythm? a) Sinus bradycardia b) Idioventricular rhythm c) Junctional rhythm d) None of the above Answer: c) Junctional rhythm Regular narrow QRS rhythm at 60 [..]

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Simple ECG Quiz 6

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

ECG is suggestive of: a) Acute anterior wall myocardial infarction b) Old inferior wall infarction c) Hyperacute inferior wall infarction d) Posterior wall infarction Answer: c) Hyperacute inferior wall [..]

Cardiology MCQ, DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance, ECG

ECG Quiz 5

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

The rhythm in this ECG is suggestive of a) Sinus tachycardia b) Atrial fibrillation c) Supraventricular tachycardia d) None of the above Correct answer: c) Supraventricular tachycardia Supraventricular [..]

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ECG Quiz 4

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

This ECG is suggestive of: a) Wenckebach phenomenon b) Ashman phenomenon c) Katz-Wachtel phenomenon d) None of the above Answer: c) Katz-Wachtel phenomenon. The Katz-Wachtel sign is tall [..]

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Simple ECG Quiz 3

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

(Click on the image for an enlarged view) Diagnosis: a) Lateral wall infarction b) Dextrocardia c) Arm lead inversion d) None of the above Answer: c) Arm lead [..]

ECG

Simple ECG Quiz 2

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

(Click on the image for an enlarged view) Rhythm abnormality seen in this ECG: a) First degree AV block b) Second degree AV block c) Complete AV block [..]

DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance, ECG

Simple ECG Quiz 1

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

(Click on the image for an enlarged view) ECG diagnosis: a) WPW syndrome b) Left bundle branch block c) Right bundle branch block d) None of the above [..]

ECG

Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

Swiss cheese ventricular septal defects Multiple muscular ventricular septal defects (VSD) are also called ‘swiss cheese’ VSD. Swiss cheese VSDs are difficult to close surgically. It is difficult [..]

Angiography and Interventions, ECG, Echocardiography

Causes of regular RR interval in atrial fibrillation (AF)

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

ECG in atrial fibrillation is characterized by absent P waves, presence of fibrillary waves (f waves) and a totally irregular RR interval. But RR interval can be regular [..]

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