The document discusses various types of congenital heart defects seen in adults, including their typical ECG presentations. For ostium secundum atrial septal defects, unrepaired defects are commonly associated with sinus rhythm on ECG, though atrial fibrillation risk increases with age. Surgical closure may reduce but not eliminate postoperative atrial arrhythmias, especially in older patients. For ventricular septal defects, ECG findings depend on the degree of left and right ventricular overload. Large unrepaired defects can cause right and left atrial enlargement and right axis deviation on ECG. Atrioventricular canal defects are associated with first-degree atrioventricular block and left axis deviation on ECG due to
This document discusses the interpretation of electrocardiograms (ECGs) in pediatric patients, particularly those with congenital heart disease. It covers normal variations in ECG findings with age from neonatal to adolescent periods. It then discusses ECG patterns associated with various congenital heart defects, including septal defects, obstructive lesions, cyanotic conditions and miscellaneous defects. Key findings are described for interpreting ECGs and correlating them with specific heart conditions. The document emphasizes that while not diagnostic, the ECG can provide important clues to the presence of chamber enlargement, conduction abnormalities and help classify certain congenital heart diseases.
This document discusses ECG findings in various congenital heart diseases:
1) Acyanotic CHDs like atrial septal defect (ASD) show findings of right or left ventricular hypertrophy depending on shunt direction, while ventricular septal defect (VSD) shows signs of left or bi-ventricular overload.
2) Cyanotic CHDs like transposition of the great arteries (TGA) show right axis deviation and ventricular hypertrophy initially, evolving to match pulmonary blood flow. Tricuspid atresia typically shows left axis deviation and ventricular hypertrophy.
3) Algorithms are provided to systematically analyze ECG patterns and identify the underlying CHD based on chamber
This document discusses ECG patterns in congenital heart disease. It begins by outlining the significance of ECG in diagnosing congenital heart defects. It then provides an overview of normal ECG changes in children and how they evolve over time as hemodynamics change. Next, it describes how ECG can help identify situs and ventricular position. It then discusses the characteristic ECG patterns seen in common acyanotic defects like atrial septal defects and ventricular septal defects. It also covers cyanotic defects like transposition of the great arteries. The document provides detailed information on ECG features, associated conditions, complications and evolution over time for many different congenital heart defects.
This ECG shows signs of right ventricular enlargement, right atrial enlargement, and right axis deviation in a 20-year-old male with a known history of congenital heart disease. The ECG findings include tall peaked P waves in lead 2, predominantly positive P waves in V1, and an S1S2S3 pattern. Based on these criteria, along with the right axis deviation and clock-wise rotation, the diagnosis is tetralogy of Fallot.
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This document discusses ECG patterns in various congenital heart diseases and arrhythmias that can occur after open heart surgery. It provides ECG findings for common congenital defects like ASD, VSD, TOF, and TGA. Post-operative arrhythmias that are addressed include sinus tachycardia, junctional ectopic tachycardia, atrial flutter, and ventricular tachycardia. Specific patterns are described for arrhythmias occurring later after repairs of TOF and the Fontan operation. Examples of ECG tracings are provided to illustrate findings discussed.
ECG Final Proff.Sumit Kr Ghosh Dept of Internal Medicine Medical College 88 C...Chirantan MD
This document provides an overview of electrocardiography (ECG). It discusses reading an ECG, including assessing rate, rhythm, axis, waves, intervals, and abnormalities. It covers ECG paper standards, leads, cardiac hypertrophy, coronary insufficiency, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, conduction defects, and bundle branch blocks.
An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) records the electrical signal from your heart to check for different heart conditions. Electrodes are placed on your chest to record your heart's electrical signals, which cause your heart to beat. The signals are shown as waves on an attached computer monitor or printer
This document discusses the interpretation of electrocardiograms (ECGs) in pediatric patients, particularly those with congenital heart disease. It covers normal variations in ECG findings with age from neonatal to adolescent periods. It then discusses ECG patterns associated with various congenital heart defects, including septal defects, obstructive lesions, cyanotic conditions and miscellaneous defects. Key findings are described for interpreting ECGs and correlating them with specific heart conditions. The document emphasizes that while not diagnostic, the ECG can provide important clues to the presence of chamber enlargement, conduction abnormalities and help classify certain congenital heart diseases.
This document discusses ECG findings in various congenital heart diseases:
1) Acyanotic CHDs like atrial septal defect (ASD) show findings of right or left ventricular hypertrophy depending on shunt direction, while ventricular septal defect (VSD) shows signs of left or bi-ventricular overload.
2) Cyanotic CHDs like transposition of the great arteries (TGA) show right axis deviation and ventricular hypertrophy initially, evolving to match pulmonary blood flow. Tricuspid atresia typically shows left axis deviation and ventricular hypertrophy.
3) Algorithms are provided to systematically analyze ECG patterns and identify the underlying CHD based on chamber
This document discusses ECG patterns in congenital heart disease. It begins by outlining the significance of ECG in diagnosing congenital heart defects. It then provides an overview of normal ECG changes in children and how they evolve over time as hemodynamics change. Next, it describes how ECG can help identify situs and ventricular position. It then discusses the characteristic ECG patterns seen in common acyanotic defects like atrial septal defects and ventricular septal defects. It also covers cyanotic defects like transposition of the great arteries. The document provides detailed information on ECG features, associated conditions, complications and evolution over time for many different congenital heart defects.
This ECG shows signs of right ventricular enlargement, right atrial enlargement, and right axis deviation in a 20-year-old male with a known history of congenital heart disease. The ECG findings include tall peaked P waves in lead 2, predominantly positive P waves in V1, and an S1S2S3 pattern. Based on these criteria, along with the right axis deviation and clock-wise rotation, the diagnosis is tetralogy of Fallot.
ĐIỆN TÂM ĐỒ TRONG BỆNH LÝ TIM BẨM SINH VỀ CẤU TRÚCSoM
This document discusses ECG patterns in various congenital heart diseases and arrhythmias that can occur after open heart surgery. It provides ECG findings for common congenital defects like ASD, VSD, TOF, and TGA. Post-operative arrhythmias that are addressed include sinus tachycardia, junctional ectopic tachycardia, atrial flutter, and ventricular tachycardia. Specific patterns are described for arrhythmias occurring later after repairs of TOF and the Fontan operation. Examples of ECG tracings are provided to illustrate findings discussed.
ECG Final Proff.Sumit Kr Ghosh Dept of Internal Medicine Medical College 88 C...Chirantan MD
This document provides an overview of electrocardiography (ECG). It discusses reading an ECG, including assessing rate, rhythm, axis, waves, intervals, and abnormalities. It covers ECG paper standards, leads, cardiac hypertrophy, coronary insufficiency, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, conduction defects, and bundle branch blocks.
An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) records the electrical signal from your heart to check for different heart conditions. Electrodes are placed on your chest to record your heart's electrical signals, which cause your heart to beat. The signals are shown as waves on an attached computer monitor or printer
1) ST elevation in lead aVR can help differentiate left main coronary artery (LMCA) and proximal left anterior descending artery (LAD) occlusions from other coronary artery disease. ST elevation >1mm in aVR suggests proximal LAD/LMCA occlusion.
2) PR elevation is seen in aVR in inferior atrial infarctions, while PR depression is seen in aVR in anterior atrial infarctions.
3) ST elevation in aVR, along with persistent ST elevation in chest leads and tall R waves in aVR, suggests a left ventricular aneurysm in a patient with an old anterior wall myocardial infarction.
Inferior lead pseudo-infarct Q waves are a common finding in the Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome.The characteristic Q wave-T wave vector discordance results from secondary repolarization changes due to altered ventricular activation. As a corollary, the presence of T wave inversion with inferior lead Q waves and a short PR interval is strongly suggestive, but not pathognomonic of inferior ischemia.
A 61-year-old man with a history of hypertension and congestive heart failure presented to the emergency department with shortness of breath after eating breakfast. His ECG showed sinus tachycardia, a normal PR interval, left ventricular hypertrophy, and no left bundle branch block. He was diagnosed with worsening congestive heart failure causing pulmonary edema and improved with standard therapy.
1. This document discusses ECG patterns in children and differences compared to adults. It covers developmental changes with age, ventricular dominance patterns in newborns, and ECG findings in various congenital heart diseases.
2. Key differences in children include having a smaller chest size, developmental changes with age including decreasing heart rate and increasing wave durations, and using z-scores instead of adult criteria. Ventricular dominance transitions from right to left dominance in the first year.
3. ECG patterns are described for various congenital heart defects including Tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries, Ebstein's anomaly, ventricular septal defects, and Eisenmenger's syndrome. Distinct
This document discusses ECG findings in patients with pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary embolism (PE). It describes changes seen in COPD such as right axis deviation, low voltage complexes, and right ventricular hypertrophy. It also outlines typical findings in PE including sinus tachycardia, right ventricular strain pattern, complete or incomplete right bundle branch block, and S1Q3T3 pattern. The document provides details on diagnostic criteria for right atrial enlargement, right ventricular hypertrophy, and right bundle branch block.
1. The document provides guidance on interpreting pediatric EKGs, focusing on rate, rhythm, intervals, axes, hypertrophy, and arrhythmias.
2. It reviews a case of sinus rhythm with respiratory sinus arrhythmia and discusses the normal variability of heart rate with respiration in younger patients.
3. Another case involves Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome with intermittent pre-excitation in a 14-year-old girl presenting with pounding in her chest. The document describes the characteristics of WPW and associated arrhythmias.
This document provides an overview of common cardiac rhythms seen on electrocardiograms (ECGs) including normal sinus rhythm, sinus tachycardia, sinus bradycardia, premature atrial contractions, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia, premature junctional contractions, junctional escape rhythm, junctional tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia, premature ventricular complexes, and ventricular tachycardia. For each rhythm, the typical heart rate, rhythm, P wave characteristics, PR interval, QRS duration, and examples are described. Causes of each rhythm are also listed.
This document provides an overview of ventricular arrhythmias including:
- Definitions of premature ventricular contractions and different types such as multifocal PVCs.
- Classification of ventricular arrhythmias as clinical (hemodynamically stable or unstable) or electrocardiographic (non-sustained VT, sustained VT, etc).
- Diagnostic criteria and algorithms for distinguishing ventricular tachycardia from supraventricular tachycardia using features on ECG such as AV dissociation, QRS morphology, lead aVR criteria.
- Treatment guidelines for ventricular fibrillation, sustained monomorphic VT, and polymorphic VT according to ACC/AHA/ESC guidelines.
1. This document discusses the clinical approach to valvular heart disease, covering topics like distribution, etiology, symptoms, physical exam findings, investigations and treatment for various valve diseases.
2. Key valve diseases covered are mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation, aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation and tricuspid regurgitation. Etiology, symptoms and physical exam findings that help differentiate these conditions are explained.
3. Investigations discussed include chest x-ray, ECG and echocardiogram. Treatment options provided for different severe valve diseases include diuretics, rate control, anticoagulation as well as valve repairs and replacements.
Vt in normal and abnormal hearts my ppt copyRahul Chalwade
This document discusses ventricular tachycardia (VT) in normal and abnormal hearts. It begins by defining VT and describing its classification based on ECG morphology, duration, mechanism, and etiology. In normal hearts, VT can be due to reentry, automaticity, or triggered activity. Common types of idiopathic VT in normal hearts include outflow tract VT, fascicular VT, and automatic VT. Outflow tract VT often originates from the right ventricular outflow tract and has a good prognosis. Fascicular VT originates from the left posterior fascicle. In abnormal hearts post-myocardial infarction, VT is commonly due to reentry within scar tissue. The 12-lead ECG can provide
This document discusses the use of ECG in pediatric practice. It begins with an overview of ECG from neonates to adolescents and how it changes with age. It then covers normal ECG patterns in neonates, infants, children and adolescents. The rest of the document details age-related ECG changes and describes ECG patterns that can help identify common congenital heart defects such as VSD, ASD, TOF and others. It emphasizes that ECG provides valuable clues for diagnosis in cyanotic children and is invaluable for assessing arrhythmias and pre-surgical planning.
This document provides information about electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythms, intervals, abnormalities and their causes and treatments. It discusses normal sinus rhythm and various arrhythmias including sinus tachycardia, sinus bradycardia, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and heart block. It also covers abnormalities of the P-R interval, diseases of the atria and ventricles, bundle branch blocks, myocardial infarctions and localization based on ECG findings. Treatment options are provided depending on hemodynamic stability and the specific arrhythmia or condition.
1. The pediatric ECG document reviews cardiac physiology and ECG findings in children of different ages. It discusses how the size of the ventricles changes from birth through childhood and how this impacts ECG measurements.
2. Key aspects of the normal pediatric ECG are described, including typical heart rates, axis shifts, and "juvenile" T wave patterns. Common abnormalities seen in pediatric patients such as chamber enlargement, conduction abnormalities, and arrhythmias are also reviewed.
3. The document provides guidance on interpreting ECG findings and correlating them to possible diagnoses in children, taking into account how measurements may differ based on age. Examples of ECG strips are included to illustrate various normal and abnormal
The document provides an overview of ECG interpretation including components to evaluate such as rate, rhythm, axis, wave morphology, intervals, and segments. It emphasizes considering the patient's clinical condition, obtaining prior ECGs for comparison, and getting a second opinion when needed. The normal ECG is reviewed along with abnormalities including arrhythmias, conduction defects, myocardial infarction, hypertrophy, and other cardiac and non-cardiac conditions.
The document discusses the basics of electrocardiography including the electrical conduction system of the heart, the placement of ECG leads, and how to interpret different components of the ECG tracing. It covers normal ECG patterns as well as common arrhythmias like bradycardia, tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and ventricular tachycardia. Treatment options are provided for different arrhythmias which may include medications, cardioversion, ablation, or pacemaker implantation.
This document provides information on cardiac arrhythmias, including:
- The normal cardiac conduction system and blood flow through the heart.
- Definitions and characteristics of various normal and abnormal sinus rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and ventricular rhythms based on heart rate, rhythm, P wave presence and morphology, PR interval, and QRS width.
- Key arrhythmias summarized include normal sinus rhythm, sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, premature atrial contractions, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, premature junctional contractions, junctional tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular flutter.
This document discusses algorithms and ECG parameters for differentiating between types of narrow complex tachycardia, including atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) and atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia (AVRT). Key parameters discussed include the presence of pseudo waves, retrograde P wave morphology and position, and the RP interval. The Jaeggi algorithm uses these parameters to differentiate AVNRT from AVRT based on ECG analysis alone in 76% of cases. Retrograde P wave morphology varies depending on the location of the accessory pathway in cases of AVRT.
1) Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) refers to any tachyarrhythmia originating above the ventricles and includes atrial and atrioventricular node tachycardias.
2) The most common type of SVT is atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) which occurs when there are two pathways in the AV node allowing reentry of electrical impulses.
3) Atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia (AVRT) occurs when an accessory pathway connects the atria and ventricles, allowing reentry via the AV node or accessory pathway.
This document provides an overview of approaches to evaluating and treating narrow complex tachycardia. It outlines steps to determine the mechanism, including examining P wave morphology and relationship to QRS. Common types discussed are AV nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT), atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia (AVRT), focal atrial tachycardia, and junctional tachycardias. Treatment options are also summarized, including vagal maneuvers, adenosine, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, antiarrhythmic drugs, catheter ablation, and pacemaker therapy.
Valve replacement:choosing the right valve in ACHDCHESSA GUCH
This document summarizes a presentation on valve replacement options for adults with congenital heart disease. It discusses factors to consider when choosing a valve type, such as patient age, anatomy, surgical history, and life expectancy. Both mechanical and biological prosthetic valves are reviewed for the mitral, aortic, tricuspid, and pulmonary valves. Ongoing debates around the best valve options, particularly for the pulmonary valve, are also mentioned.
This document discusses the anatomy and electrocardiogram (ECG) patterns of different types of single ventricle heart defects. It describes 4 types - A, B, C, and D - based on the morphology and dominance of the left or right ventricle. The location of the conduction system and ECG patterns depend on factors like whether the outlet chamber is inverted or not, and the trabecular morphology. Non-inverted outlets with left ventricular dominance typically show left axis deviation on ECG, while inverted outlets with right dominance show right axis deviation. The document provides detailed descriptions of the anatomical variations and their corresponding ECG characteristics.
1) ST elevation in lead aVR can help differentiate left main coronary artery (LMCA) and proximal left anterior descending artery (LAD) occlusions from other coronary artery disease. ST elevation >1mm in aVR suggests proximal LAD/LMCA occlusion.
2) PR elevation is seen in aVR in inferior atrial infarctions, while PR depression is seen in aVR in anterior atrial infarctions.
3) ST elevation in aVR, along with persistent ST elevation in chest leads and tall R waves in aVR, suggests a left ventricular aneurysm in a patient with an old anterior wall myocardial infarction.
Inferior lead pseudo-infarct Q waves are a common finding in the Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome.The characteristic Q wave-T wave vector discordance results from secondary repolarization changes due to altered ventricular activation. As a corollary, the presence of T wave inversion with inferior lead Q waves and a short PR interval is strongly suggestive, but not pathognomonic of inferior ischemia.
A 61-year-old man with a history of hypertension and congestive heart failure presented to the emergency department with shortness of breath after eating breakfast. His ECG showed sinus tachycardia, a normal PR interval, left ventricular hypertrophy, and no left bundle branch block. He was diagnosed with worsening congestive heart failure causing pulmonary edema and improved with standard therapy.
1. This document discusses ECG patterns in children and differences compared to adults. It covers developmental changes with age, ventricular dominance patterns in newborns, and ECG findings in various congenital heart diseases.
2. Key differences in children include having a smaller chest size, developmental changes with age including decreasing heart rate and increasing wave durations, and using z-scores instead of adult criteria. Ventricular dominance transitions from right to left dominance in the first year.
3. ECG patterns are described for various congenital heart defects including Tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries, Ebstein's anomaly, ventricular septal defects, and Eisenmenger's syndrome. Distinct
This document discusses ECG findings in patients with pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary embolism (PE). It describes changes seen in COPD such as right axis deviation, low voltage complexes, and right ventricular hypertrophy. It also outlines typical findings in PE including sinus tachycardia, right ventricular strain pattern, complete or incomplete right bundle branch block, and S1Q3T3 pattern. The document provides details on diagnostic criteria for right atrial enlargement, right ventricular hypertrophy, and right bundle branch block.
1. The document provides guidance on interpreting pediatric EKGs, focusing on rate, rhythm, intervals, axes, hypertrophy, and arrhythmias.
2. It reviews a case of sinus rhythm with respiratory sinus arrhythmia and discusses the normal variability of heart rate with respiration in younger patients.
3. Another case involves Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome with intermittent pre-excitation in a 14-year-old girl presenting with pounding in her chest. The document describes the characteristics of WPW and associated arrhythmias.
This document provides an overview of common cardiac rhythms seen on electrocardiograms (ECGs) including normal sinus rhythm, sinus tachycardia, sinus bradycardia, premature atrial contractions, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia, premature junctional contractions, junctional escape rhythm, junctional tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia, premature ventricular complexes, and ventricular tachycardia. For each rhythm, the typical heart rate, rhythm, P wave characteristics, PR interval, QRS duration, and examples are described. Causes of each rhythm are also listed.
This document provides an overview of ventricular arrhythmias including:
- Definitions of premature ventricular contractions and different types such as multifocal PVCs.
- Classification of ventricular arrhythmias as clinical (hemodynamically stable or unstable) or electrocardiographic (non-sustained VT, sustained VT, etc).
- Diagnostic criteria and algorithms for distinguishing ventricular tachycardia from supraventricular tachycardia using features on ECG such as AV dissociation, QRS morphology, lead aVR criteria.
- Treatment guidelines for ventricular fibrillation, sustained monomorphic VT, and polymorphic VT according to ACC/AHA/ESC guidelines.
1. This document discusses the clinical approach to valvular heart disease, covering topics like distribution, etiology, symptoms, physical exam findings, investigations and treatment for various valve diseases.
2. Key valve diseases covered are mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation, aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation and tricuspid regurgitation. Etiology, symptoms and physical exam findings that help differentiate these conditions are explained.
3. Investigations discussed include chest x-ray, ECG and echocardiogram. Treatment options provided for different severe valve diseases include diuretics, rate control, anticoagulation as well as valve repairs and replacements.
Vt in normal and abnormal hearts my ppt copyRahul Chalwade
This document discusses ventricular tachycardia (VT) in normal and abnormal hearts. It begins by defining VT and describing its classification based on ECG morphology, duration, mechanism, and etiology. In normal hearts, VT can be due to reentry, automaticity, or triggered activity. Common types of idiopathic VT in normal hearts include outflow tract VT, fascicular VT, and automatic VT. Outflow tract VT often originates from the right ventricular outflow tract and has a good prognosis. Fascicular VT originates from the left posterior fascicle. In abnormal hearts post-myocardial infarction, VT is commonly due to reentry within scar tissue. The 12-lead ECG can provide
This document discusses the use of ECG in pediatric practice. It begins with an overview of ECG from neonates to adolescents and how it changes with age. It then covers normal ECG patterns in neonates, infants, children and adolescents. The rest of the document details age-related ECG changes and describes ECG patterns that can help identify common congenital heart defects such as VSD, ASD, TOF and others. It emphasizes that ECG provides valuable clues for diagnosis in cyanotic children and is invaluable for assessing arrhythmias and pre-surgical planning.
This document provides information about electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythms, intervals, abnormalities and their causes and treatments. It discusses normal sinus rhythm and various arrhythmias including sinus tachycardia, sinus bradycardia, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and heart block. It also covers abnormalities of the P-R interval, diseases of the atria and ventricles, bundle branch blocks, myocardial infarctions and localization based on ECG findings. Treatment options are provided depending on hemodynamic stability and the specific arrhythmia or condition.
1. The pediatric ECG document reviews cardiac physiology and ECG findings in children of different ages. It discusses how the size of the ventricles changes from birth through childhood and how this impacts ECG measurements.
2. Key aspects of the normal pediatric ECG are described, including typical heart rates, axis shifts, and "juvenile" T wave patterns. Common abnormalities seen in pediatric patients such as chamber enlargement, conduction abnormalities, and arrhythmias are also reviewed.
3. The document provides guidance on interpreting ECG findings and correlating them to possible diagnoses in children, taking into account how measurements may differ based on age. Examples of ECG strips are included to illustrate various normal and abnormal
The document provides an overview of ECG interpretation including components to evaluate such as rate, rhythm, axis, wave morphology, intervals, and segments. It emphasizes considering the patient's clinical condition, obtaining prior ECGs for comparison, and getting a second opinion when needed. The normal ECG is reviewed along with abnormalities including arrhythmias, conduction defects, myocardial infarction, hypertrophy, and other cardiac and non-cardiac conditions.
The document discusses the basics of electrocardiography including the electrical conduction system of the heart, the placement of ECG leads, and how to interpret different components of the ECG tracing. It covers normal ECG patterns as well as common arrhythmias like bradycardia, tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and ventricular tachycardia. Treatment options are provided for different arrhythmias which may include medications, cardioversion, ablation, or pacemaker implantation.
This document provides information on cardiac arrhythmias, including:
- The normal cardiac conduction system and blood flow through the heart.
- Definitions and characteristics of various normal and abnormal sinus rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and ventricular rhythms based on heart rate, rhythm, P wave presence and morphology, PR interval, and QRS width.
- Key arrhythmias summarized include normal sinus rhythm, sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, premature atrial contractions, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, premature junctional contractions, junctional tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular flutter.
This document discusses algorithms and ECG parameters for differentiating between types of narrow complex tachycardia, including atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) and atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia (AVRT). Key parameters discussed include the presence of pseudo waves, retrograde P wave morphology and position, and the RP interval. The Jaeggi algorithm uses these parameters to differentiate AVNRT from AVRT based on ECG analysis alone in 76% of cases. Retrograde P wave morphology varies depending on the location of the accessory pathway in cases of AVRT.
1) Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) refers to any tachyarrhythmia originating above the ventricles and includes atrial and atrioventricular node tachycardias.
2) The most common type of SVT is atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) which occurs when there are two pathways in the AV node allowing reentry of electrical impulses.
3) Atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia (AVRT) occurs when an accessory pathway connects the atria and ventricles, allowing reentry via the AV node or accessory pathway.
This document provides an overview of approaches to evaluating and treating narrow complex tachycardia. It outlines steps to determine the mechanism, including examining P wave morphology and relationship to QRS. Common types discussed are AV nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT), atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia (AVRT), focal atrial tachycardia, and junctional tachycardias. Treatment options are also summarized, including vagal maneuvers, adenosine, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, antiarrhythmic drugs, catheter ablation, and pacemaker therapy.
Valve replacement:choosing the right valve in ACHDCHESSA GUCH
This document summarizes a presentation on valve replacement options for adults with congenital heart disease. It discusses factors to consider when choosing a valve type, such as patient age, anatomy, surgical history, and life expectancy. Both mechanical and biological prosthetic valves are reviewed for the mitral, aortic, tricuspid, and pulmonary valves. Ongoing debates around the best valve options, particularly for the pulmonary valve, are also mentioned.
This document discusses the anatomy and electrocardiogram (ECG) patterns of different types of single ventricle heart defects. It describes 4 types - A, B, C, and D - based on the morphology and dominance of the left or right ventricle. The location of the conduction system and ECG patterns depend on factors like whether the outlet chamber is inverted or not, and the trabecular morphology. Non-inverted outlets with left ventricular dominance typically show left axis deviation on ECG, while inverted outlets with right dominance show right axis deviation. The document provides detailed descriptions of the anatomical variations and their corresponding ECG characteristics.
This document summarizes a presentation on tetralogy of Fallot given by Dr. Gary Webb. Tetralogy of Fallot is characterized by four anatomical abnormalities: pulmonary stenosis, ventricular septal defect, right ventricular hypertrophy, and overriding aorta. The presentation discusses the components, variants, associated anomalies, pathophysiology, natural history, surgical repairs, palliative procedures, and long-term outcomes of tetralogy of Fallot. It emphasizes that pulmonary regurgitation is the dominant late issue after repair and that pulmonary valve replacement may be needed to treat symptoms, arrhythmias, or right ventricular dilation in some patients.
This document provides guidelines for access to care for adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD). It recommends that ACHD patients receive care at regional ACHD centers of excellence that are equipped and staffed to meet their complex needs. These centers should coordinate care and be a resource for the medical community and patients. It also provides recommendations for the frequency of cardiac follow-up based on the complexity of a patient's congenital heart condition.
This document discusses the challenges faced by adults living with congenital heart defects. It notes that while surgery has allowed many to survive into adulthood, most are not truly "cured" and face lifelong cardiac issues. Common problems include arrhythmias, heart failure, and the need for reoperation. It emphasizes the importance of continued monitoring and treatment at specialized centers familiar with these complex residual and late issues.
This document discusses congenital heart defects, specifically atrial septal defects (ASD). It describes the types of ASDs, including ostium secundum, patent foramen ovale, and ostium primum. Clinical manifestations are typically asymptomatic for infants and children, with possible findings of a heart murmur, EKG changes, and enlarged heart on xray. Echocardiogram can diagnose and show the defect. Small defects may close on their own, while larger defects are treated with devices or surgery if causing heart failure or pulmonary hypertension. Surgical repair involves closing the defect with sutures or a patch.
This document provides an overview of neonatal electrocardiography (EKG or ECG). It discusses the normal waveform and what can be learned from it. It describes the limb and precordial leads used to obtain different views of cardiac electrical activity. It explains the hexaxial and horizontal reference systems used to analyze the QRS and T axes. It provides guidance on evaluating rhythm, heart rate, intervals, and other aspects of the EKG and what abnormalities may indicate. The goal is to give insight into a patient's cardiac pathophysiology through analysis of the EKG tracing.
Natural history of right to left shuntsdinanathkumar
This document discusses different types of congenital heart disease with cyanosis. It describes three main types of cyanotic lesions:
1. Tetralogy of Fallot physiology - Presence of a non-restrictive VSD with decreased pulmonary blood flow, leading to right-to-left shunting. This includes conditions like TOF, DORV with VSD and PS.
2. Transposition of the great arteries physiology - Oxygenated blood flows to the lungs and deoxygenated blood to the body, creating two parallel circuits. This includes complete TGA and DORV with subpulmonic VSD.
3. Admixture physiology - Complete mixing of pulmonary and systemic venous return before it
The document discusses atrioventricular septal defects (AVSDs), which are characterized by the complete absence of the atrioventricular septum. It describes the anatomy, classification, epidemiology, presentation, investigations, and management of AVSDs. Key points include that AVSDs can be partial or complete, account for 4-5% of congenital heart disease, and require surgical repair in early infancy to prevent congestive heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction is a potential postoperative complication.
Basics of adult congenital heart disease assessmentoussama El-h
This document discusses the basics of adult congenital heart disease assessment. It provides an overview of how a congenital echocardiologist examines the cardiovascular system in an organized manner, looking at segments like the great veins, atria, ventricles, and great arteries. It also discusses the assessment of various types of lesions seen in adult congenital heart disease such as outflow obstructions, intracardiac communications, and complex malformations.
This document summarizes ventricular septal defects (VSDs), the most common congenital heart defect. It describes the embryological development of the ventricular septum and the process of septation. It provides details on the classification of VSDs based on anatomy (perimembranous, outlet, inlet, muscular) and physiology (size and pulmonary vascular resistance). The document also discusses associations with other heart defects and imaging views used to identify VSDs.
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Approach to Cyanotic Congenital Heart DiseasesCSN Vittal
Cyanotic congenital heart diseases are those with decreased pulmonary blood flow leading to central cyanosis. Tetralogy of Fallot is the commonest cyanotic heart disease, accounting for 10% of congenital heart defects. It is characterized by four anatomical features - pulmonary stenosis, ventricular septal defect, right ventricular hypertrophy, and overriding of the aorta. Patients typically present with cyanosis, clubbing of fingers, and cyanotic spells which can be relieved by squatting. Investigations reveal findings like boot-shaped heart on chest X-ray and right axis deviation on ECG. Without intervention, patients experience complications like infections, stroke, and delayed growth and development.
The ductus arteriosus is a normal fetal blood vessel that connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta. It typically closes shortly after birth as pulmonary vascular resistance decreases. A patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is the failure of the ductus arteriosus to close, allowing blood to shunt from the aorta to the pulmonary artery. PDAs are diagnosed based on history, physical exam findings like a continuous murmur, and imaging like echocardiography. Treatment involves medical closure with drugs or percutaneous device closure for larger PDAs.
The document discusses various acyanotic heart diseases including atrial septal defect (ASD), ventricular septal defect (VSD), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), coarctation of aorta, pulmonary stenosis, and aortic stenosis. It provides details on the pathophysiology, clinical features, investigations, and management of each condition. Key points include that ASD is the most common congenital heart disease, VSD has a pansystolic murmur at the lower left sternal edge, PDA causes a continuous murmur and loud P2 with pulmonary hypertension, coarctation causes hypertension and rib notching on CXR, and large defects can lead to pulmonary hypertension and
Este documento describe la persistencia del conducto arterioso, una cardiopatía congénita caracterizada por la falta de cierre del conducto arterioso que comunica la circulación pulmonar con la sistémica. Explica que el diagnóstico se realiza mediante el hallazgo de un soplo cardíaco o síntomas de insuficiencia cardíaca y que el tratamiento inicial incluye soporte ventilatorio e hidrodiuréticos, pudiendo requerir indometacina u cirugía para cerrar quirúrgicamente el conducto.
The document discusses Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), which is the persistence of the ductus arteriosus in newborns beyond the normal closure period of 3-5 days. It affects 5-10% of congenital heart defects and is more common in preterm infants. A PDA causes increased blood flow from the aorta to the pulmonary artery, overloading the lungs and right ventricle. Signs include a machinery murmur and enlarged heart. Treatment involves medical closure with indomethacin in preterm infants or surgical ligation of large defects.
The document summarizes the development of the heart from its initial formation as a heart tube through the development of its chambers, valves, and conducting system. Key stages include the fusion of the bilateral heart tubes, formation of the atria, bulbus cordis and ventricles, separation of the aorta and pulmonary trunk, development of the valves and septa that divide the chambers, and incorporation of veins and changes to the exterior shape. Potential congenital anomalies are also briefly outlined.
Este documento describe la persistencia del conducto arterioso, una condición en la que el conducto arterioso no se cierra después del nacimiento como debería. Discute la historia, anatomía, fisiopatología, presentación clínica, diagnóstico y tratamiento de la persistencia del conducto arterioso tanto en recién nacidos a término como prematuros. El tratamiento incluye cirugía, cateterismo intervencionista o manejo médico con indometacina.
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital disorder in the heart wherein a neonate's ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth. Early symptoms are uncommon, but in the first year of life include increased work of breathing and poor weight gain. With age, the PDA may lead to congestive heart failure if left uncorrected. The ductus arteriosus is a normal fetal blood vessel that closes soon after birth. In a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) the vessel does not close and remains "patent" (open) resulting in irregular transmission of blood between two of the most important arteries close to the heart, the aorta and the pulmonary artery. PDA is common in neonates with persistent respiratory problems such as hypoxia, and has a high occurrence in premature children. In hypoxic newborns, too little oxygen reaches the lungs to produce sufficient levels of bradykinin and subsequent closing of the DA. Premature children are more likely to be hypoxic and thus have PDA because of their underdeveloped heart and lungs.
A patent ductus arteriosus allows a portion of the oxygenated blood from the left heart to flow back to the lungs by flowing from the aorta (which has higher pressure) to the pulmonary artery. If this shunt is substantial, the neonate becomes short of breath: the additional fluid returning to the lungs increases lung pressure to the point that the neonate has greater difficulty inflating the lungs. This uses more calories than normal and often interferes with feeding in infancy. This condition, as a constellation of findings, is called congestive heart failure.
In some cases, such as in transposition of the great vessels (the pulmonary artery and the aorta), a PDA may need to remain open. In this cardiovascular condition, the PDA is the only way that oxygenated blood can mix with deoxygenated blood. In these cases, prostaglandins are used to keep the patent ductus arteriosus open
The document discusses various types of valvular heart disease, including aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, mitral stenosis, and mitral regurgitation. It provides details on the causes, symptoms, physical exam findings, diagnostic tests and treatments for each condition. For aortic stenosis, the case describes a 67-year-old male with symptoms of dyspnea and chest pain, who is found to have a systolic thrill and murmur, indicating severe aortic valve stenosis. Diagnostic tests and treatments are outlined for each valvular disease.
Atrioventricular septal defects (AVSDs) are congenital heart defects involving a defect in the atrioventricular septum and abnormal atrioventricular valves. They are broadly divided into partial and complete forms. Complete AVSD is associated with lack of fusion between the superior and inferior endocardial cushions and requires early surgical repair in infancy to prevent heart failure. Partial AVSD involves an incomplete fusion resulting in a cleft left anterior heart valve, and surgical repair is typically performed later in childhood. Early surgical repair is indicated for complete AVSD and partial AVSD with significant heart valve issues, while stable partial defects may be repaired later in childhood.
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is an abnormal opening in the wall separating the left and right atria of the heart. There are several types of ASDs including secundum, ostium primum, sinus venosus, and coronary sinus defects. ASDs are usually diagnosed through echocardiography which can determine the size and location of the defect. Small, asymptomatic ASDs may not require treatment, but larger defects with evidence of right heart strain often warrant closure either through open heart surgery or a nonsurgical approach using an implantable device delivered through catheters. Both methods effectively close the defect to prevent long-term complications like heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is an abnormal opening in the wall separating the left and right atria of the heart. There are several types of ASDs. Secundum ASDs, which occur in the fossa ovalis, account for 75% of cases. ASDs are usually diagnosed with echocardiography. Small, asymptomatic ASDs may not require treatment, but larger defects can cause heart failure and pulmonary hypertension if left untreated. Larger ASDs are often closed either surgically or non-surgically using devices delivered through catheters. Both methods are generally effective though surgery carries risks of complications.
Adult Congenital Heart Disease can affect over 1 million adults in the US. Common conditions include Atrial Septal Defects, Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Coarctation of the Aorta, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Transposition of the Great Arteries. Clinical presentation and treatment depends on the specific condition and degree of severity. Long term monitoring is important for complications. Pregnancy can also pose additional risks for some congenital heart conditions.
The document discusses several types of congenital heart diseases including patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), pulmonary stenosis, coarctation of the aorta, transposition of the great arteries, total anomalous pulmonary venous return, truncus arteriosus, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and double outlet right ventricle. For each condition, it describes the anatomy, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and management approaches including medical, catheter-based, and surgical treatments.
- An atrial septal defect (ASD) is an opening in the wall separating the left and right atria of the heart that was not present at birth.
- The most common type is an ostium secundum defect, which accounts for 70-75% of ASDs.
- Small ASDs may close on their own, but larger defects require closure to prevent long term complications like heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
- Echocardiography is the primary diagnostic test used to identify the size, location and type of ASD.
1. The document discusses the assessment, investigations, and management of atrial septal defects (ASD) and ventricular septal defects (VSD). ASD is the second most common congenital heart defect, occurring in 1/1500 births. VSD is the most common congenital heart defect.
2. For ASD, the main types and their locations are described. The pathophysiology of ASD involves a left-to-right shunt that causes right ventricular volume overload. Presentation is usually asymptomatic until adulthood. Assessment involves echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and cardiac catheterization if needed. Surgical repair or catheter
This document discusses ventricular septal defects (VSDs), including their anatomy, types, clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and management. The key points are:
1. VSDs allow blood to pass abnormal from the left to the right ventricle. The patient presented has symptoms of a long-standing moderate VSD.
2. Echocardiography is the primary imaging modality used to characterize VSD location, size, complications like pulmonary hypertension.
3. Treatment indications for VSDs include the presence of heart failure symptoms or pulmonary hypertension. Surgical closure or catheter device closure are options.
Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (CC TGA) is a rare congenital heart defect where the ventricles are connected abnormally at the atrioventricular and ventriculoarterial junctions, physiologically correcting the discordance. It typically presents with other defects like ventricular septal defects and pulmonary stenosis. Surgical repair focuses on closing ventricular septal defects and treating pulmonary stenosis or tricuspid valve issues, but carries risks of heart block and low survival rates long term.
AR, or aortic regurgitation, occurs when the aortic valve does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward into the left ventricle. It can be caused by damage to the aortic valve leaflets or distortion/dilation of the aortic root. In developed countries, the most common causes are aortic root dilation or a congenital bicuspid aortic valve. AR is more common in men than women. Symptomatic patients or asymptomatic patients with reduced ejection fraction or increased left ventricular dimensions require surgical treatment such as aortic valve replacement. The prognosis depends on symptoms and left ventricular function, with asymptomatic patients having normal ejection fraction having an excellent long-term prognosis.
Surgical management of valvular heart diseaseSaurabh Potdar
This document discusses the surgical management of valvular heart disease. It covers general considerations for valve disease etiology and diagnosis. It describes the different types of prosthetic valves including mechanical and bioprosthetic options. It provides details on the surgical treatment of specific valve diseases like aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, and choices for valve replacement or repair. Surgical intervention is usually recommended for severe symptomatic valve disease and aims to improve hemodynamics and clinical outcomes, though risks vary based on patient factors.
Ventricular septal defect is an abnormal communication through the septum separating the right and left ventricles. It can be single or multiple, located in different areas of the septum. Most are asymptomatic at birth but may later cause failure to thrive and heart failure as pulmonary resistance decreases. Diagnosis is via echocardiogram. Small VSDs often close spontaneously but large defects require closure to prevent long term effects like pulmonary hypertension. Surgical patch closure is standard treatment for large unclosed VSDs.
Congenital heart disease is a general term for a range of birth defects that affect the normal way the heart works. The term "congenital" means the condition is present from birth.
- The patient is a 36-year-old male who presented with palpitations and breathlessness on exertion. Echocardiogram revealed an atrial septal defect (ASD) of the sinus venosus type with anomalous pulmonary venous drainage and moderate pulmonary hypertension.
- Sinus venosus ASDs account for 10% of ASDs and involve a defect between the superior vena cava and right atrium, often associated with anomalous pulmonary vein drainage.
- Surgical repair is the treatment of choice, involving use of a patch to redirect pulmonary vein flow to the left atrium while closing the interatrial communication.
This document discusses congenital heart disease in adults. It notes that 1 million adults in the US have congenital heart disease, with 20,000 more reaching adulthood each year due to increased survival of children with CHD. Common adult presentations of CHD include effort dyspnea, atrial fibrillation, and right heart failure. The document reviews the pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic evaluation, and management of various CHD lesions that may present in adulthood, such as atrial septal defects, ventricular septal defects, patent ductus arteriosus, tetralogy of Fallot, Ebstein's anomaly, and coarctation of the aorta. Surgical and percutaneous interventions are discussed
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3. Ostium Secundum Atrial Septal Defects
• Atrial septum anomalies constitute >30% of ACHD.
• In unrepaired ostium secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs), the ECG
rhythm is most commonly sinus, although atrial fibrillation and/or
flutter increases with age and is found in ≈20%.
• Surgical closure may reduce atrial arrhythmias, though less
effectively in older patients. In a retrospective analysis, atrial
arrhythmias persisted postoperatively in 60% of patients.
• All patients with persistent and new arrhythmias (2.3% at 3.8 years)
were >40 years of age at surgery. In a study that randomized 521
patients who were ≥40 years of age to surgical closure versus
medical therapy, no difference in new-onset atrial arrhythmias was
noted at 7 years of follow-up.
• The impact of transcatheter ASD closure on atrial arrhythmias
remains to be determined. In one retrospective study, all persistent
arrhythmias remained after transcatheter device closure. The annual
incidences of symptomatic paroxysmal and persistent atrial
fibrillation or flutter were 17% and 11%, respectively, as predicted by
older age (ie, ≥55 years of age).
4. Fifteen-lead ECG in a 53-year-old woman with a secundum ASD. Note the rSr′ pattern over right precordial leads, with a
broad and slurred r′. The QRS axis is vertical, and the PR interval is 200 ms. Encircled and magnified in the insert is the
crochetage pattern in inferior leads, characterized by a notch near the R-wave apex.
Ostium Secundum Atrial Septal Defects
5. Ostium Secundum Atrial Septal Defects
• An rSr or rsR′ ′ QRS configuration is typically seen on the ECG in right
precordial leads. This likely reflects right ventricular overload rather than
true conduction delay.
• In contrast to a sharp and narrow r ≤5 mV found in 2.4% of normal′
hearts, ASD is associated with a broader and somewhat slurred r .′
• As a result of prolonged terminal forces, QRS duration is lengthened but
often remains within the upper limit of normal. However, a complete right
bundle-branch block pattern is not infrequent with increasing age.
• PR prolongation is seen in 6% to 19% of patients and uncommonly
progresses toward higher-degree AV block, with complete block rarely
reported.
• The QRS axis is usually between 0° and 180° and is often vertical (60° to
90°). Right-axis deviation is common in adults with associated pulmonary
vascular disease.
• In contrast, left-axis deviation is rare but has been described in hereditary
forms such as Holt-Oram syndrome and in older adults with presumably
acquired left anterior fascicular block.
• Criteria for right atrial enlargement are fulfilled in 35% of patients.
6. Ostium Secundum Atrial Septal Defects
• In inferior leads, a notch near the apex of the R wave,
coined “crochetage,” has been correlated with ASD.
• In 1560 adults and adolescents, 73.1% of patients with
ASDs displayed this pattern, with a specificity of 92% when
present in all inferior limb leads.
• Its incidence was higher in patients with larger defects and
greater left-to-right shunting. Early disappearance was
observed in 35.1% of surgically repaired patients, although
the right bundle-branch block pattern persisted.
• In a second study, the crochetage pattern was observed in
at least 1 inferior limb lead in 31.7% of preoperative
patients with secundum ASDs.
• Specificity of the crochetage pattern was 86.1% and >92%
when present in at least 1 and in all 3 inferior leads,
respectively.
8. Ventricular Septal Defect
• VSDs are the most commonly recognized congenital heart defects in children but often
close spontaneously or cause congestive heart failure, prompting surgical closure before
adulthood.
• In patients who have not undergone surgery, ECG findings more directly relate to
hemodynamic consequences than to specific location.
• Newly diagnosed congenital VSDs in adulthood are most often small and restrictive or
large and unrestrictive with Eisenmenger’s complex (ie, flow reversal when pulmonary
vascular resistance exceeds systemic levels).
• The majority of newly diagnosed VSDs in adults are perimembranous (ie, beneath the
aortic valve).
• Although sinus rhythm is the norm, isolated premature ventricular contractions,
couplets, and multiform premature ventricular contractions may be noted.
• Nonsustained or sustained ventricular tachycardia occurs in 5.7% of patients,
particularly with higher pulmonary artery pressures.
• Sudden cardiac death is uncommon but is described in patients with cardiac
hypertrophy and progressive fibrosis of the conduction system. After surgical repair, late
sudden death occurs in about 4% of patients.
• Risk factors for death include: age >5 years at time of surgery, pulmonary vascular
resistance >7 Woods units, and complete heart block.
• Transcatheter VSD closure is an alternative to surgery in selected patients. Complete
heart block is a recognized complication of transcatheter device closure.
9. Ventricular Septal Defect
• In isolated VSDs, ECG findings are highly dependent on degree of left ventricular
volume overload and right ventricular pressure overload.
• Small defects often produce normal tracings, with the exception of increased
ventricular ectopy and occasional rsr patterns′ in right precordial leads.
• Large VSDs are associated with right and sometimes left atrial enlargement, with
broad notched P waves in leads I and II and negative terminal forces in lead V1.
• The PR interval is normal or mildly prolonged. First-degree AV block occurs in about
10% of patients, with a 1% to 3% incidence of complete heart block on long-term
follow-up.
• The QRS axis usually shifts moderately to the right, and evidence for biventricular
hypertrophy is found in 23% to 61% of patients. Left-axis deviation is seen in 3% to
15% of patients.
• The Katz-Wachtel phenomenon may be seen, with large diphasic RS complexes in
midprecordial leads.
• The R-wave amplitude in V1 may meet right ventricular hypertrophy criteria, and deep
Q waves may be present in lateral precordial leads.
• Right bundle-branch block is found in 30% to 60% of patients, independent of whether
the VSD was repaired through an atrial or ventricular incision.
• In Eisenmenger’s complex, biventricular hypertrophy is uncommon because right
ventricular hypertrophy and pulmonary hypertension predominate. In adults,
rightward QRS-axis deviation is often present, as are peaked P waves in lead II and tall
monophasic R waves in V1.
10. Note that the voltage scale is half. There is voltage criteria for LVH and as the RVH
forces appear normal there is biventricular hypertrophy. This is typical of a
significant infant VSD with moderate sized defect and a large left to right shunt.
Ventricular Septal Defect
12. Atrioventricular Canal Defect
• The most common presentations of AVCD in adulthood are partial defects, which
consist of: a primum ASD and cleft mitral valve, or surgically repaired complete AVCD.
• It is less common for a patient who has not undergone surgery with complete AVCD,
including a large primum ASD, inlet VSD, and cleft mitral valve, to present with
Eisenmenger’s physiology or with spontaneous closure of the inlet VSD by way of an
aneurysm.
• In addition to manifestations from the displaced AV conduction system, ECG findings
reflect the dominant physiology (eg, large left-to-right atrial shunt and mitral
regurgitation in partial AVCD and Eisenmenger’s physiology in unrepaired complete
AVCD).
• After surgical repair, atrial fibrillation or flutter may develop in ≥5% of patients.
• In the immediate postoperative period, persistent complete AV block occurs in 1% to
7% of patients and ≈2% of patients thereafter.
• Prolonged infra-Hisian conduction time may indicate increased risk of late AV block,
even in the presence of a normal PR interval.
• Whereas increased ventricular ectopy has been described in up to 30% of patients,
complex ventricular arrhythmias occur most commonly in the setting of left ventricular
dysfunction.
13. Atrioventricular Canal Defect
• Distinctive ECG features in the adult with AVCD relate to: the PR interval, right
ventricular activation pattern, and QRS axis.
• First-degree AV block is found in >50% of patients and is most commonly caused by
intra-atrial conduction delay, although acquired postoperative AV block may occur.
• Electrophysiological studies reveal supra-Hisian first-degree AV block in 28% of
patients and intra-atrial conduction delay in the majority.
• The QRS pattern in right precordial leads may resemble ostium secundum ASDs,
with delay in right ventricular activation. Interestingly, this is thought to reflect
conduction along a longer-than-normal right bundle branch that emanates from
the inferiorly displaced His bundle, not from delayed parietal conduction.
• As previously mentioned, inferior displacement of the His bundle and relative
hypoplasia of the anterior fascicle result in moderate to extreme left-axis deviation,
a hallmark of AVCD. Q waves are present in leads I and aVL, and S waves are
present in leads II, III, and aVF, with a characteristically notched upstroke.
• Right-axis deviation have been described, particularly in atypical patterns
characterized by well-formed atrial septae, milder downward displacement of AV
valves, and shorter length of the ostium primum defect.
14. Fifteen-lead ECG in a 42-year-old man with a surgically repaired AVCD. Note the rSr′ pattern over right
precordial leads. The PR interval is prolonged, and the typical superior QRS axis is present. S waves in
leads II, III, and aVF have a characteristically notched upstroke.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
16. Patent Ductus Arteriosus
• Most adults with moderate or large patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) will have
undergone ductal ligation in infancy.
• Adults with unrepaired PDA generally fall into 1 of 2 categories:
1. a fortuitously discovered PDA on echocardiography
2. or Eisenmenger’s physiology with irreversible pulmonary vascular obstructive disease.
• Most incidentally identified PDAs are small in caliber and associated with a
normal ECG, as opposed to moderate or large PDAs that may promote
pulmonary hypertension and are accompanied by ECG findings dominated by
Eisenmenger’s physiology.
• With a moderately sized PDA, sinus rhythm is usually present, although atrial
fibrillation may occur in older individuals. Left atrial enlargement may be
present, and PR prolongation is found in 10% to 20% of patients.
• The QRS axis is usually normal.
• Left ventricular volume overload may be characterized by deep S waves in V1
and tall R waves in leads V5 and V6, accompanied by nonspecific repolarization
changes.
17. There is voltage criteria for LVH and addition T waves flattening in the left sided
precordial V leads.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
18. The ECG shows in large patent ductus arteriosus left ventricular hypertrophy and when the
pulmonary artery pressure is elevated there will be biventricular hypertrophy pattern.
Large patent ductus arteriosus could cause pulmonary vascular obstructive disease as
early as ten months but is not usually encountered until after two years of age.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
20. Pulmonary Stenosis
• Obstruction of the right ventricular outflow tract can occur at the
pulmonary valve, below it, above it, in the main pulmonary artery
trunk, or at 1 or both of its branches.
• These lesions represent a spectrum of unoperated and postoperative
anomalies among the most frequently encountered in ACHD.
• Isolated congenital valvar pulmonary stenosis accounts for 10% of all
congenital heart defects.
• In adults, pulmonary atresia, supravalvar, and branch pulmonary
artery stenosis are common in the setting of tetralogy of Fallot.
• Congenital branch pulmonary artery stenosis can occur in isolation
but is not usually associated with substantial right ventricular
pressure overload.
• ECG features of primary infundibular stenosis or double-chambered
right ventricle vary depending on the presence or absence of an
associated VSD and/or concomitant valvar pulmonary stenosis.
21. • Standard criteria for right ventricular hypertrophy are
applicable to valvar pulmonary stenosis.
• In general, severity of pulmonary stenosis correlates with
the R/S ratio in leads V1 and V6 and R-wave amplitude in lead
V1.
• The PR interval is typically normal, but prolongation may
reflect increased right atrial size and pressure.
• High-amplitude peaked P waves in lead II are commonly
found in severe pulmonary stenosis, but not consistently so.
• The QRS axis may be:
1. Normal with mild pulmonary stenosis.
2. Deviated rightward with moderate or severe obstruction. Degree of
right-axis deviation is positively correlated with right ventricular
pressure.
Pulmonary Stenosis
22. • Right ventricular hypertrophy with right axis deviation. Right atrial enlargement may be
noted in severe cases. If the pulmonary stenosis is quite severe causing right ventricular
atresia such as in a near-pulmonary atresia then the right ventricular forces will be
decreased.
Pulmonary Stenosis
24. Aortic Coarctation
• Complications in operated and unoperated adults with aortic coarctation
include: left ventricular hypertrophy, systemic hypertension, heart failure,
aortic dissection, premature coronary artery disease, and cerebrovascular
events.
• In a population-based study, only 1 of 536 survivors with aortic
coarctation repair died suddenly during the first 20 years of follow-up.
However, with longer-term follow-up, an additional 9 sudden deaths
occurred, with all 7 presumably arrhythmic deaths occurring in patients
with advanced ventricular dysfunction.
• In adults with uncomplicated aortic coarctation, the ECG usually exhibits
normal sinus rhythm.
• Unlike children with concomitant left-to-right interatrial shunts, left but
not right atrial enlargement is often seen.
• The PR interval is usually normal, and QRS axis is usually normal or
displaced leftward.
• Persistent right ventricular hypertrophy beyond infancy is rare. Left
ventricular hypertrophy is common, with the most sensitive ECG criterion
being increased QRS voltage.
25. • The ECG was studied in 100 patients with coarctation of the aorta.
Thirty-nine of these had additional cardiac lesions, usually aortic
valve disease.
• Evidence of left ventricular hypertrophy was commoner in the
presence of a complicating lesion.
• Among those with lone coarctation left ventricular hypertrophy was
recognised in 52% of those below 25 but was present in 89% of the
older patients.
• Among the younger patients there was good correlation between
the presence of ECG abnormalities and cardiac enlargement on X-
ray; in the older group the changes of left ventricular hypertrophy
were usually found irrespective of heart size.
• Partial or complete right bundle branch block was present in 18% of
those with isolated coarctation, mainly among the younger patients,
and in 8% of those with additional defects. It is suggested that the
development of left ventricular hypertrophy gradually obscures the
bundle branch block pattern which is common in young patients
with lone coarctation.
Aortic Coarctation
26. • In the neonatal period , the ECG may reflect RVH rather than LVH. This is because the right ventricle in-utero is
the dominant ventricle, and through the PDA pumps blood to the descending aorta. Therefore, coarctation of the
aorta may cause an increase in the afterload of the RV as it will cause narrowing of the aortic arch-descending
aorta junction.
• This ECG, shows rsR' pattern in the right chest leads indicating RVH. In addition there are deep S waves in the left
chest leads.
• Later in infancy, the expected LVH pattern (tall R waves in left chest leads & deep S waves in right chest leads)
become evident
28. Ebstein’s Anomaly
• In Ebstein’s anomaly, the tricuspid valve is displaced apically, creating an atrialized
portion that is morphologically and electrically right ventricle but functionally right
atrium.
• Stimulation of this atrialized tissue may provoke ventricular arrhythmias, but
spontaneous ventricular tachycardia is otherwise uncommon in the absence of
associated malformations.
• Severity is determined in part by: degree of tricuspid leaflet tethering, relative
proportion of atrialized and true right ventricle, and presence or absence of right
ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
• Patent foramen ovale and secundum ASDs are common.
• In the adult, the ECG is helpful in: establishing a new diagnosis, detecting accessory
pathways, and characterizing arrhythmias.
• Indeed, accessory AV or atriofascicular pathways are found in 25% of patients and
are frequently right-sided and multiple.
• Supraventricular tachyarrhythmias, including AV reciprocating tachycardia, ectopic
atrial tachycardia, and atrial fibrillation or flutter, occur in 30% to 40% of patients,
constituting the most common presentation in adolescents and adults.
• Sudden death is reported in 3% to 4% of patients and may be preceded by cyanosis
or rapid conduction of atrial fibrillation or flutter to the ventricles via high-risk or
multiple pathways.
29. Ebstein’s Anomaly
• P waves are characteristically tall and broad (coined Himalayan) because of prolonged
conduction in the enlarged right atrium.
• First-degree AV block often results from intra-atrial conduction delay, with a PR interval
that can be markedly prolonged.
• Naturally, the PR interval may be shortened in the presence of an accessory AV or
atriofascicular pathway.
• As the right ventricle is diminutive, low-amplitude QRS complexes are characteristically
seen over right precordial leads.
• Because of the atrialized portion of the right ventricle, the QRS complex typically
exhibits right ventricular conduction delay of the right bundle-branch type that is
atypical and multiphasic.
• In unoperated patients, signal-averaged ECGs almost universally identify late potentials
corresponding to delayed conduction across atrialized right ventricle.
• In the absence of ventricular preexcitation, the QRS axis is generally normal although
occasionally leftward.
• Q waves are noted in lead V1 in about 50% of patients and may extend as far as lead V4.
• T-wave inversion in leads V1 to V4 is common.
• Deep Q waves may be present in leads II, III, and aVF. These Q waves are thought to
reflect fibrotic thinning of the right ventricular free wall and/or septal fibrosis with
coexisting left posterior hemiblock.
30. Ebstein’s Anomaly
Ventricular preexcitation in a 39-year-old man with palpitations. Note the short PR interval, delta wave,
and wide QRS complex. The delta-wave axis (ie, negative in V1, III, and aVF; positive in I and aVL)
suggests a right-sided posteroseptal accessory pathway, which was successfully ablated.
31. Fifteen-lead ECG in a 33-year-old woman. Encircled and magnified in the inset, a low-amplitude
multiphasic QRS complex is seen over right precordial leads with a bizarre right bundle-branch block
pattern. P waves are broad and somewhat tall. The QRS axis is normal, and Q waves are notable in leads
II, III, and aVF.
Ebstein’s Anomaly
33. Surgically Corrected Tetralogy of Fallot
• Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common cyanotic heart disease in adults.
• Corrective surgery involves atriotomy and/or ventricular incisions and
patches, which predisposes patients to the late development of
arrhythmias.
• Intra-atrial reentrant tachycardias are isthmus-dependent or incisional
macroreentrant circuits, which may herald worsening ventricular function
and tricuspid regurgitation.
• Moreover, sudden cardiac death is the most common cause of death late
after repair.
• In a multicenter cohort study, 10% of patients developed atrial flutter,
11.9% of patients experienced sustained ventricular tachycardia , and 8.3%
of patients died suddenly.
34. • In adults, baseline sinus rhythm is the rule, with P waves of normal
axis, duration, and amplitude, although somewhat peaked.
• The QRS axis is typically normal or displaced to the right with right
ventricular hypertrophy.
• In the presence of a right bundle-branch block, criteria for right
ventricular hypertrophy include an R in V′ 1 ≥15 mm and right-axis
deviation of the initial vector representing unblocked forces.
• Left-axis deviation should raise suspicion for an associated AVCD,
although left anterior hemiblock is present in 5% to 10% of adults.
• Right bundle-branch block is expected after repair, even in the
absence of a ventriculotomy incision.
• Early QRS lengthening after repair results from surgical injury to the
right bundle branch and myocardium, whereas later broadening
reflects right ventricular dilation.
Surgically Corrected Tetralogy of Fallot
35. • Independent ECG predictors of ventricular tachycardia and sudden
death include: a QRS interval ≥180 ms (risk ratio 8.8) and annual
increase in QRS duration (risk ratio 1.1 for each 1-ms increase per
year).
• Patients with ventricular tachycardia or sudden death are more likely
to have increased cardiothoracic ratios, at least moderate pulmonary
and tricuspid regurgitation.
• A greater degree of QT dispersion has also been noted, believed to
reflect increased heterogeneity in myocardial repolarization.
• Other reported risk factors include: frequent ectopic beats,
increased right ventricular systolic pressures, complete heart block,
and increased JT dispersion.
Surgically Corrected Tetralogy of Fallot
QT dispersion (maximum QT interval minus minimum QT interval) was originally
proposed as an index of the spatial dispersion of ventricular recovery times. In
reality, QT dispersion is a crude and approximate measure of a general
abnormality of repolarization.
36. Ventricular tachycardia at 195 bpm in a 46-year-old man. The QRS complex is of left
bundle-branch morphology, consonant with a right ventricular source, with a superior QRS
axis suggesting an origin remote from the outflow tract.
Surgically Corrected Tetralogy of Fallot
37. Surgically Corrected Tetralogy of Fallot
Twelve-lead ECG in a 22-year-old man with a 27-mm Hg gradient across the right ventricular
outflow tract. Note the characteristic right bundle-branch block pattern with right ventricular
hypertrophy. The axis of the premature ventricular complex suggests an outflow tract origin.
39. Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries
• Young adults with isolated congenitally corrected TGA may remain
asymptomatic and undetected.
• The 12-lead ECG can provide the first clue to establishing this diagnosis.
• Given the displaced and fragile AV conduction system, complete AV
block is estimated to occur in 2% of patients per year, irrespective of
associated anomalies, with a prevalence of 22% on long-term follow-up.
• Electrophysiology studies reveal that the site of AV block is above or
within the His bundle, a finding consistent with histopathological
fibrosis of the His bundle.
• Clinically, a stable narrow QRS escape rhythm often accompanies
complete AV block.
• Complete AV block follows surgical repair of an associated VSD in >25%
of patients.
40. • Congenitally corrected TGA has been referred to as ventricular
inversion, as the ventricles and associated bundle branches are
reversed. The sinus node is normally positioned, generating a standard
P-wave axis and morphology.
• However, the ventricular septum is depolarized in the opposite right-
to-left direction, contributing to the pathognomonic ECG pattern.
• Septal Q waves are absent in left precordial leads and are found over
right precordial leads.
• Similarly, anterior R waves are noted in left rather than right precordial
leads.
• Moreover, as the septum is activated in a superior direction, broad Q
waves are seen in leads III and aVF, most pronounced in lead III. Thus,
left-axis deviation is the rule.
• Interestingly, positive T waves are present over all precordial leads in
>80%, attributed to the side-by-side nature of the inverted ventricles.
• With associated Ebstein’s malformation of the left-sided tricuspid
valve, left-sided accessory pathways may be present.
Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries
41. Fifteen-lead ECG of a 25-year-old man with congenitally corrected TGA. Note the first-degree AV block,
normal P-wave axis, left QRS-axis deviation, and absent septal q waves. Broad Q waves are seen over
right precordial leads. In inferior leads, Q waves are deepest in lead III. T waves are positive in all
precordial leads.
Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries
43. • In complete TGA, the AV relationship is preserved with ventriculoarterial discordance.
• Complete TGA accounts for 5% to 7% of all congenital cardiac malformations.
• In 1959, Senning introduced an intra-atrial baffle repair without grafts or prostheses
and, in 1964, Mustard proposed an alternative technique that used a pericardial patch.
• Although arterial switch surgery is now the procedure of choice, at the present time,
most adults have intra-atrial baffles. Late arrhythmic complications include: sinus
node dysfunction, atrial tachyarrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death.
• Sinus node dysfunction and atrial flutter are noted in 60% and 24% of patients,
respectively, at 20 years.
• Loss of coordinated atrial activity and rapid ventricular rates can result in
hemodynamic compromise. Atrial arrhythmias are associated with impaired
ventricular function and increased risk of sudden death in some but not all studies.
• Risk factors for sudden death include: symptoms of arrhythmia or heart failure and
documented atrial fibrillation or flutter.
• ECG criteria (other than atrial arrhythmias) have not been found to predict sudden
death.
Complete Transposition of the Great Arteries
and Intra-Atrial Baffle
44. • As sinus node dysfunction is highly prevalent, atrial and junctional rhythms may be
seen.
• In simple complete TGA, AV node function is preserved.
• However, intra-atrial conduction delay may result in a prolonged PR interval.
• AV block is more common in the presence of a surgically repaired tricuspid valve
or associated VSD.
• Despite corrected physiology, the right ventricle remains systemically positioned.
Consonantly, ECG criteria for right ventricular hypertrophy are usually present,
with right-axis deviation.
• Right atrial enlargement may likewise be noted.
• Conversely, the subpulmonary left ventricle is diminutive with decreased terminal
forces reflected in the absence of q waves, small r waves, and deep S waves over
left precordial leads.
Complete Transposition of the Great Arteries
and Intra-Atrial Baffle
45. Complete Transposition of the Great Arteries
and Intra-Atrial Baffle
Twelve-lead ECG in a 27-year-old man. The atrium is paced because of sinus node dysfunction. Note
the right-axis deviation and right ventricular hypertrophy. The absence of a q wave, small r wave, and
deep S wave in lead V6 reflect the diminutive left ventricle.
46. Complete Transposition of the Great Arteries
and Intra-Atrial Baffle
Twelve-lead ECG in a 38-year-old woman. Note the intra-atrial reentrant tachycardia cycle
length of 215 ms with 2:1 AV conduction.
47. External conduit-type Fontan operation in
a patient with pulmonary atresia and
hypoplastic RV. Superior vena cava (SVC) is
disconnected from RA and connected
directly to pulmonary artery (bidirectional
Glenn shunt), and inferior vena cava (IVC)
flow is rerouted through external conduit
directly to pulmonary artery. Systemic
venous blood (black arrows) flows to
lungs; only pulmonary venous blood is
pumped to aorta (Ao; white arrow). RPA
indicates right pulmonary artery; LPA, left
pulmonary artery.
Single-Ventricle Physiology With Fontan Surgery
48. • Developed in 1971 as surgical palliation for tricuspid atresia, the
Fontan procedure has been adapted to various forms of single-
ventricle physiology.
• Atrial arrhythmias may be associated with substantial morbidity
and death, as hemodynamic deterioration can ensue.
• Depending on the type of repair, intra-atrial reentrant
tachycardias or atrial fibrillation may occur in up to 57% of
patients, with often complex and/or multiple circuits.
• At mid-term follow-up, sinus node dysfunction occurs in 13% to
16% of patients with classic modified Fontans (ie, right atrium to
pulmonary artery anastomosis) and increases with duration of
follow-up.
Single-Ventricle Physiology With Fontan Surgery
49. • Given the heterogeneity of single ventricles, the ECG appearance is highly
variable.
• In patients with tricuspid atresiaIn patients with tricuspid atresia, the PR interval is usually normal, with
tall and broad P waves. Left-axis deviation is characteristic.
• In the absence of a functional right ventricle, left ventricular forces are
unopposed, as manifested by small r waves and deep S waves over the
right precordial leads and tall R waves over the left precordial leads.
• In the most common subtype of double-inlet left ventricledouble-inlet left ventricle (ie, with
ventriculoarterial discordance), AV conduction is often abnormal, with PR
prolongation and increased risk of complete heart block.
• As in congenitally corrected TGA, Q waves are absent over left precordial
leads and may be present over right precordial leads. Q waves may also be
seen in leads II, III, and aVF.
• In a series of patients with univentricular hearts of right ventricularuniventricular hearts of right ventricular
morphologymorphology, all had right ventricular hypertrophy, and 61% of patients
had a superior frontal QRS axis.
Single-Ventricle Physiology With Fontan Surgery
50. Single-Ventricle Physiology With Fontan Surgery
Twelve-lead ECG in a 31-year-old woman with tricuspid atresia, ASD, and VSD, status after old-style
Fontan later revised to an extracardiac conduit. An intra-atrial reentrant tachycardia with a ventricular
response rate of 128 bpm is seen. Note the characteristic left-axis deviation.
51. Single-Ventricle Physiology With Fontan Surgery
Twelve-lead ECG in a 24-year-old man with mitral atresia and hypoplastic left ventricle status after
classic Fontan. Note the slow intra-atrial reentrant tachycardia (cycle length 370 ms) with 2:1 AV
conduction. The frontal QRS axis is superior with right ventricular hypertrophy.
53. • In dextrocardia with situs inversusIn dextrocardia with situs inversus (also known as mirror-image
dextrocardia), the ventricles, atria, and viscera are inverted.
• The diagnosis is often fortuitous, as the heart usually functions
normally.
• In mesocardiaIn mesocardia, the heart is centrally located in the chest with
normal atrial and visceral anatomy. The apex is central or
displaced to the right on chest radiography. Typically, no
associated cardiac malformations are present.
• With dextrocardia and situs solitusWith dextrocardia and situs solitus, the ventricles are inverted
but not the viscera or atria. Associated severe cardiac defects are
common.
Cardiac Malpositions
54. Cardiac Malpositions
Twelve-lead ECG in a 45-year-old man with situs solitus, dextrocardia, anomalous pulmonary venous
return, and pulmonary stenosis. The P-wave vector has an axis of 30°, consistent with atrial situs solitus
and normal position of the sinus node. Note the reverse R-wave progression pattern, with decreasing
amplitude from leads V1 to V6. The pathological Q wave in lead I may reflect right ventricular hypertrophy
in the setting of pulmonary stenosis.
55. • The ECG is diagnostically important in dextrocardia with situs inversus.
The right atrium and sinus node are on the patient’s left side and yield a
P-wave axis that remains inferiorly oriented but displaced to the right.
• In the absence of an ectopic focus, P waves are upright in aVR and
inverted in I and aVL.
• Ventricular depolarization and repolarization occur in an inverse fashion.
• In lead I, the QRS is predominantly negative with T-wave inversion.
• Right precordial leads resemble left precordial leads of normal hearts, aVL
resembles aVR, and vice versa. Thus, left ventricular hypertrophy is
manifested by tall R waves in V1 and V2. Right ventricular hypertrophy is
reflected by deeper Q waves and small R waves in lead I and taller R
waves over right lateral chest leads (eg, V5R and V6R).
Cardiac Malpositions
56. Cardiac Malpositions
Fifteen-lead ECG in a 17-year-old man with dextrocardia, situs inversus, and a surgically repaired
perimembranous VSD. The P-wave axis is directed rightward, at 135°. Note the inverse
depolarization/repolarization pattern in limb leads with right axis deviation. An incomplete right bundle-
branch block is noted with reverse R-wave progression from V4R to V7.
57. Coronary Anomalies
• Isolated ectopic or anomalous origins of the coronary arteries are
seen in 0.6% to 1.5% of patients undergoing coronary angiography.
• The prognosis is favorable if the anomalous coronary artery does not
course between the pulmonary artery and aorta.
• Most common anomalies are not associated with myocardial
ischemia and include:
1. ectopic origin of the left circumflex artery from the right sinus of Valsalva.
2. anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left sinus.
3. anomalous origin of the left main coronary artery from the right sinus.
• In coronary–cameral fistulas (Communications between the
coronary arteries and the cardiac chambers), the ECG is typically
normal until volume overload of the receiving chamber occurs with
or without ischemic changes related to coronary steal.
58. • The ECG is useful in the diagnosis of anomalous origin of the left
coronary artery from the pulmonary trunk. This is the most common
congenital coronary anomaly associated with myocardial ischemia,
with 25% of cases surviving to adolescence or adulthood.
• As a result of decreased perfusion pressure and hypoxemic blood
flow through the left coronary artery, anterolateral myocardial
infarction usually occurs before clinical recognition.
• The 12-lead ECG displays pathological Q waves in leads I, aVL, and V4
to V6 that are typically deep.
• Anteroseptal myocardial infarction patterns have also been
described.
• In addition, the posterobasal portion of the left ventricle appears to
selectively hypertrophy. This may result in left-axis deviation, a
pattern consistent with left ventricular hypertrophy, and nonspecific
repolarization changes.
Coronary Anomalies
59. Fifteen-lead ECG in a 35-year-old woman with anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the
pulmonary artery. She presented with chest pain at 13 years of age and underwent a Takeuchi repair.
Note the loss of R-wave amplitude with no R-wave progression over precordial leads V1 to V3, consistent
with an old anteroseptal myocardial infarction.
Coronary Anomalies
60. Conclusion
• In conclusion, the ECG provides a wealth of information fundamental
to clinical assessment in ACHD.
• In adults with previously undetected congenital heart disease such as
ASD, Ebstein’s anomaly, congenitally corrected TGA, or cardiac
malpositions, the ECG can provide important diagnostic clues.
• Serial ECGs may be of value in screening for hemodynamic
ramifications of congenital malformations, particularly obstructive
lesions.
• Moreover, in certain pathologies such as tetralogy of Fallot, individual
measures and changing parameters provide clinically pertinent
prognostic information for risk stratification.
• Finally, the ECG is vital in diagnosing and characterizing a broad
spectrum of brady- and tachyarrhythmias that are frequently
encountered in ACHD.
Editor's Notes
Figure 2. Fifteen-lead ECG in a 53-year-old woman with a secundum ASD. Note the rSr′ pattern over right precordial leads, with a broad and slurred r′. The QRS axis is vertical, and the PR interval is 200 ms. Encircled and magnified in the insert is the crochetage pattern in inferior leads, characterized by a notch near the R-wave apex.
Figure 4. ECGs in Ebstein’s anomaly. A, Ventricular preexcitation in a 39-year-old man with palpitations. Note the short PR interval, delta wave, and wide QRS complex. The delta-wave axis (ie, negative in V1, III, and aVF; positive in I and aVL) suggests a right-sided posteroseptal accessory pathway, which was successfully ablated. B, Fifteen-lead ECG in a 33-year-old woman. Encircled and magnified in the inset, a low-amplitude multiphasic QRS complex is seen over right precordial leads with a bizarre right bundle-branch block pattern. P waves are broad and somewhat tall. The QRS axis is normal, and Q waves are notable in leads II, III, and aVF.
Figure 5. ECGs in adults with surgically repaired tetralogy of Fallot. A, Ventricular tachycardia at 195 bpm in a 46-year-old man. The QRS complex is of left bundle-branch morphology, consonant with a right ventricular source, with a superior QRS axis suggesting an origin remote from the outflow tract. B, Twelve-lead ECG in a 22-year-old man with a 27-mm Hg gradient across the right ventricular outflow tract. Note the characteristic right bundle-branch block pattern with right ventricular hypertrophy. The axis of the premature ventricular complex suggests an outflow tract origin.
Figure 6. Fifteen-lead ECG of a 25-year-old man with congenitally corrected TGA. Note the first-degree AV block, normal P-wave axis, left QRS-axis deviation, and absent septal q waves. Broad Q waves are seen over right precordial leads. In inferior leads, Q waves are deepest in lead III. T waves are positive in all precordial leads.
Figure 7. ECG examples in adults with complete TGA and Mustard baffles. A, Twelve-lead ECG in a 27-year-old man. The atrium is paced because of sinus node dysfunction. Note the right-axis deviation and right ventricular hypertrophy. The absence of a q wave, small r wave, and deep S wave in lead V6 reflect the diminutive left ventricle. B, Twelve-lead ECG in a 38-year-old woman. Note the intra-atrial reentrant tachycardia cycle length of 215 ms with 2:1 AV conduction.
Figure 6. External conduit-type Fontan operation in a patient with pulmonary atresia and hypoplastic RV. Superior vena cava (SVC) is disconnected from RA and connected directly to pulmonary artery (bidirectional Glenn shunt), and inferior vena cava (IVC) flow is rerouted through external conduit directly to pulmonary artery. Systemic venous blood (black arrows) flows to lungs; only pulmonary venous blood is pumped to aorta (Ao; white arrow). RPA indicates right pulmonary artery; LPA, left pulmonary artery.
Figure 8. ECG examples in adults with univentricular hearts. A,
Figure 9. Twelve-lead ECG in a 45-year-old man with situs solitus, dextrocardia, anomalous pulmonary venous return, and pulmonary stenosis. The P-wave vector has an axis of 30°, consistent with atrial situs solitus and normal position of the sinus node. Note the reverse R-wave progression pattern, with decreasing amplitude from leads V1 to V6. The pathological Q wave in lead I may reflect right ventricular hypertrophy in the setting of pulmonary stenosis.
Figure 10. Fifteen-lead ECG in a 17-year-old man with dextrocardia, situs inversus, and a surgically repaired perimembranous VSD. The P-wave axis is directed rightward, at 135°. Note the inverse depolarization/repolarization pattern in limb leads with right axis deviation. An incomplete right bundle-branch block is noted with reverse R-wave progression from V4R to V7.
Figure 11. Fifteen-lead ECG in a 35-year-old woman with anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery. She presented with chest pain at 13 years of age and underwent a Takeuchi repair. Note the loss of R-wave amplitude with no R-wave progression over precordial leads V1 to V3, consistent with an old anteroseptal myocardial infarction.