Author Question: The axes of leads I, II, and III form an equilateral triangle with the heart at the center ... (Read 121 times)

melina_rosy · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The axes of leads I, II, and III form an equilateral triangle with the heart at the center (Einthoven's triangle).

If the augmented limb leads are added to this configuration and the axes of the six leads moved in a way in which they bisect each other, the result is the _____ _____ _____.

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Question 2

Complete the following ECG criteria for Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome:

Rhythm ___________________ _______
Rate ___________________ _______
P waves ___________________ _______
PR interval ___________________ _______
QRS duration ___________________ _______

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isabelt_18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

hexaxial reference system

Answer to Question 2

Rhythm Regular, unless associated with atrial fibrillation.
Rate Usually 60 to 100 beats/min, if the underlying rhythm is sinus in origin.
P waves Normal and positive in lead II unless WPW is associated with atrial fibrillation.
PR interval If P waves are observed, less than 0.12 seconds.
QRS duration Usually greater than 0.12 seconds; slurred upstroke of the QRS complex (delta wave) possibly seen in one or more leads.