ECG Insights - Session 5

Host: Alex E. Floen, CRAT Guest: Guru G. Kowlgi, MBBS, MS Overview: In this free new series offered by CV education, a Mayo Clinic ECG-expert cardiologist will dive into multiple ECG case studies with certified rhythm analysis technician and cardiac RN Alex Floen. Through interactive discussions, they will analyze various ECG tracings, breaking down key interpretation criteria in a clear and practical way. This recording is ideal for any and all cardiac monitoring/interpreting technicians, those new to medicine and interested in learning more about heart rhythm, and anyone looking to brush up on core ECG competencies. Objectives: • Identify key features of ECGs, including rate, rhythm, intervals, and waveforms. • Apply basic ECG interpretation skills to recognize common arrhythmias and conduction abnormalities. • Explain core ECG concepts relevant to allied health roles, including their clinical significance. 0:00 Welcome Back To ECG Insights, Session Five 1:10 Objectives And Case Study Plan Overview 2:01 ECG Lead Orientation And Augmented Leads 3:32 Quick Scan: Precordial Transition Patterns Basics 4:12 Dropped Beat: Identifying Second-Degree AV Block 5:11 Wenckebach Versus Mobitz II Explained Clearly 6:30 Telemetry Strip: Intermittent Mobitz I Episode 7:23 Artifact Versus True Block: Practical Clues 8:08 Sinus Rhythm With Non-Conducted P Waves 9:21 Phase-3 Versus Phase-4 Block Differences Explained 10:09 Paroxysmal AV Block And Pacing Decisions 11:22 Pauses: Vagal Tone Versus Pathology Guidance 13:06 Holter Findings: LBBB And Conduction Changes 14:55 Two-to-One Conduction: Reading In Context Clinically 15:47 Polymorphic VT Risk From Prolonged Pauses 16:21 Pause-Dependent QT And Torsades Mechanism Explained 17:56 Two-to-One Block: Wide QRS Clues Interpretation 20:00 Reporting Essentials: Wide QRS, Higher-Grade Block 20:15 Session Wrap-Up And Closing Thanks Today From Mayo Clinic to your inbox, sign-up for free: https://mayocl.in/3e71zfi Visit Mayo Clinic: https://mayocl.in/2COVmlm Like Mayo Clinic on Facebook:   / mayoclinic   Follow Mayo Clinic on Instagram:   / mayoclinic   Follow Mayo Clinic on X, formerly Twitter: https://x.com/MayoClinic Follow Mayo Clinic on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mayoclinic