In Figure 1 below, a wide QRS regular tachycardia is present. Pay attention to the premature ventricular contraction (PVC), then answer the question.

If you are a nurse, doctor or other medical professional that deals with cardiac issues or ECG readings, you owe it to yourself and your patients to take an EKG interpretation course. An EKG ...

Brendan Docherty, MSc, RN, PGCE; Martina Douglas, BSc (Hons), RN, DMS. Brendan-Clinical Manager - Cardiology and Critical Care, Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust ...

Premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) are extra heartbeats originating from the heart’s lower chambers, potentially causing palpitations or fluttering sensations. While occasional PVCs are common, ...

At an electrophysiology meeting one would expect a lot of interest in the high-tech and cutting edge. Yet one constant I find at European meetings is the popularity of sports cardiology, a decidedly ...