Electrocardiography Mastery (2): A Comprehensive, Case-Based Journey from Essentials to Advanced Interpretation

✅ Episode 1: Foundations of ECG Interpretation – Waves, Intervals, and Case Integration

🔹 Overview of surface ECG principles
🔹 P wave, PR interval, QRS complex, ST segment, T wave, QT interval
🔹 Clinical correlations: atrial enlargement, conduction delays, ischemia
🔹 Step-by-step interpretation strategy using real clinical cases

✅ Episode 2: Mastering Rhythm Interpretation – Sinus Rhythms, Ectopy, and Atrial Arrhythmias

🔹 Normal sinus rhythm vs sinus arrhythmias
🔹 PACs, wandering atrial pacemaker, multifocal atrial tachycardia
🔹 Atrial fibrillation and flutter: pattern recognition and pitfalls
🔹 Approach to rhythm diagnosis on standard 12-lead ECG

✅ Episode 3: AV Blocks Demystified – From First-Degree to Advanced AV Dissociation

🔹 Mechanisms of AV block and anatomic insights
🔹 Case-based review of first-degree, second-degree (Mobitz I and II), and third-degree blocks
🔹 Clinical relevance, red flags, and when to refer for device therapy
🔹 Pearls and pitfalls in distinguishing AV dissociation from AV block

✅ Episode 4: Ventricular Conduction Abnormalities – LBBB, RBBB, and Fascicular Blocks

🔹 Morphologic criteria and axis-based analysis
🔹 Identifying LBBB, RBBB, bifascicular and trifascicular blocks
🔹 Clinical correlations: ischemia, cardiomyopathy, and device considerations
🔹 Patterns suggestive of concealed myocardial disease

✅ Episode 5: Electrolyte Abnormalities on ECG – Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium Effects

🔹 ECG changes in hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, hypercalcemia, and magnesium imbalance
🔹 Case-based differential interpretation
🔹 Approach to distinguishing drug-induced vs metabolic changes
🔹 Integration with labs and clinical setting

✅ Episode 6: Advanced ECG in the Emergency and Critical Care Setting

🔹 ST-elevation and non-ST-elevation patterns
🔹 Hyperacute T waves, de Winter pattern, Wellens syndrome
🔹 ECG in pulmonary embolism, pericarditis, and aortic dissection
🔹 Rapid identification of life-threatening pathologies

✅ Episode 7: ECG Pearls in Cardiomyopathies and Channelopathies

🔹 ECG signs of HCM, ARVC, Brugada syndrome, long QT, and short QT
🔹 Approach to syncope and sudden cardiac death risk
🔹 Case-based recognition and red flags in young and athletic patients

✅ Episode 8: Integrative Case Discussions and ECG Simulations

🔹 Mixed pathology ECGs and diagnostic decision trees
🔹 Interactive clinical scenarios with progressive clue unveiling
🔹 Application of complete ECG interpretation strategy in real-world cases

📌 Playlist Features:
✔️ High-definition animations and wave-by-wave explanation
✔️ Case-based approach tailored for electrophysiologists, cardiologists, and trainees
✔️ Key interpretation tables, downloadable notes, and PDF summaries on www.mcardio.org
✔️ Frequent Q&A episodes and updates on latest ESC/ACC/AHA guideline integration

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