Electrocardiography Arrhythmias Review

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Electrocardiography Arrhythmias Review

R-R Interval to Measure HR

If you’re using 25 mm/sec:

Classification of Arrhythmias Normal sinus impulse formation Normal sinus rhythm Sinus arrhythmia Disturbances from sinus Sinus bradycardia Sinus tachycardia Disturbances of atrial impulse formation Atrial premature complexes Atrial tachycardia Atrial flutter Atrial fibrillation Disturbances of ventricular impulse formation Ventricular premature complexes Ventricular tachycardia Ventricular asystole- no contraction Ventricular fibrillation Disturbances of impulse conduction Sinus arrest Atrial standstill First-degree AV block Second degree AV block Third degree AV block

Normal Sinus Rhythm Normal ECG tracing depicting a normal rhythm of electrical conductivity through the heart

(Respiratory) Sinus Arrhythmia All criteria of normal rhythm except heart and pulse rates increase with inspiration and decrease with expiration Normal finding in brachycephalic breeds and in chronic respiratory disease Increased number of cardiac cycles during inspiration; decreased number during expiration

Sinus Bradycardia Regular sinus rhythm but heart rate is below normal Dogs under 45 lb: HR less than 70 bpm Dogs >45 lb: HR < 60 BPM Cats: 100 BPM or less CS: weakness, hypotension, syncope

Sinus Tachycardia Regular sinus rhythm with increased ventricular rate Dogs less than 45 lb; HR >180 BPM Dogs more than 45 lb; HR >160 BPM Cats: HR greater than 240 BPM Causes include: pain, fever, excitement, hyperthyroidism

Atrial Premature Complexes Premature atrial impulses originating from atrial site other than SA node Seen in dogs and cats with atrial enlargement, electrolyte disturbances, drug reactions, congenital heart disease, and neoplasia; a normal variation in older animals Premature P wave causes a heartbeat sooner than it should be QRS complexes are normal unless the P wave is so immature that it overlaps to varying degrees

Atrial Flutter Appears as a regular, “sawtooth” formation between the mostly normal QRS complexes Occurs when the ventricular rate differs from the atrial rate Single area in atrium other than SA node starts impulse AV node “gatekeeper” only allows some impulses through to ventricles (lots of P waves, regular QRS) Atrial flutter is the precursor to atrial fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation Fibrillation is the rapid, irregular, and unsynchronized contraction of muscle fibers Caused by numerous disorganized atrial impulses frequently bombarding the AV node Ventricular depolarization rate is irregular and rapid NO P waves are evident; replaced by numerous f (fibrillation) waves

Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVCs) “Premature beats” - cardiac impulses initiated within the ventricles instead of the sinus node Ventricle discharges before the arrival of the next anticipated impulse from the SA node Can occur at any rate but pose a greater danger with tachycardia Associated with congenital defects, cardiomyopathy, GDV, drug reactions, cardiac neoplasia, anemia, acidosis, hyperthyroidism, hypokalemia

PVCs (cont’d) The P wave is often not seen on the ECG tracing A wide, distorted/bizarre QRS complex is evident The beat preceding the PVC and the beat following are usually equal to the time of two normal beats May treat with IV lidocaine

Ventricular Tachycardia “V-Tach” One strong ventricle impulse that hijacks the conduction system of the heart. Patient may be “stable” with a pulse or unstable with “no pulse” AV node is on its own and SA node is not working A series of three or more PVCs in a row Life threatening Treatment is reset heart via defibrillation

Ventricular Fibrillation The mechanical pumping of the heart is not evident on the ECG Many weak impulses other than AV node present in ventricles The ECG has bizarre baseline with prominent undulations due to weak and uncoordinated ventricular contractions Low to absent cardiac output Associated with shock, trauma, electrolyte imbalances, drug reactions, electric shock, hypothermia, cardiac sx Rapidly fatal

V Fib cont. There are no recognizable P or QRS complexes Irregular, chaotic, deformed reflections of varying width, amplitude, and shape Unless controlled immediately, ventricular fibrillation will result in cardiac arrest

Conduction Issues

Atrial Standstill SA node sends impulse but atria do not contract No P waves seen Hyperkalemia is most common cause  decrease potassium English Springer Spaniel – fibrous tissue take over myocardium and impairs its contractility If not due to increased potassium, pace maker is warranted

Heart Block Electrical impulse is not transmitted through the heart

First Degree AV Block Delay in conduction of an impulse through the AV junction and Bundle of His The PR interval is longer than normal This type of heart block is a result of a minor conduction defect Seen in older patients secondary to degenerative changes in the conduction system

Second Degree AV Block Some atrial pulses are not conducted through the AV node and therefore do not cause depolarization of the ventricles There are two types: Type I (Wenckebach type I AV block): progressive lengthening of the PR interval until no complex is conducted P waves occurring without QRS complexes “dropped beats”

Second Degree AV Block (cont’d) Mobitz Type II: A intermittent block at the AV node, that conducts some impulses but blocks others A constant PR interval that is usually of normal duration with random dropped beats In the case of type 2 block, atrial contractions are not regularly followed by ventricular contraction 2 or more dropped QRS in a row

Third degree AV block (Complete Heart Block) The cardiac impulse is completely blocked in the region of the AV junction and/or all bundle branches The most severe heart block No relationship between P waves and QRS complexes; atria and ventricles each beat independently and do not communicate at all

Heart Blocks

Asystole (Flat line) Cardiac arrest: no cardiac electrical activity, no cardiac output = no blood flow At this point the heart will probably not respond to defibrillation Causes: hypoxia, hypothermia, hypoglycemia, or an electrode has fallen off (hopefully) Epinephrine or atropine has probably already been given…