Chapter 3: Vectors and the Basic Beat
| 12-Lead ECGs |
| • ECG Library |
| This site shows several 12-lead ECGs and describes the patients who created them. There are also more links for the student who wants more advanced information. |
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| Atrial Fibrillation |
| • HeartPoint |
| This site contains an animated electrical conduction system showing how conduction occurs during atrial fibrillation. There is also a description of what atrial fibrillation is. To access even more information, click the “Tell Me More” link at the end of the article. |
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| Atrial Flutter |
| • The Texas Arrhythmia Institute |
| Atrial flutter is discussed at this site. An anatomic diagram of the heart shows conduction in the heart during atrial flutter. |
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| Ectopic Atrial Rhythm |
| • UpToDate Patient Information |
| This site describes Ectopic Atrial Rhythm and gives an example of an ECG. |
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| Ectopic Atrial Tachycardias |
| • Robert Matthews, MD |
| This site provides a few sample strips of ectopic atrial tachycardia and explains some of the features and causes. Go to the home page for 3D animations and a multitude of cardiology definitions and illustrations. |
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| Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia |
| • RnCeus.com |
| This site shows a rhythm strip of multifocal atrial tachycardia. The strip is followed by a list of characteristics of the rhythm and a quiz question. |
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| Wandering Atrial Pacemaker |
| • RnCeus.com |
| This site shows a rhythm strip of wandering atrial pacemaker. The strip is followed by a list of characteristics of the rhythm. |