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Hyperaldosteronism

Jul 10, 2021 | 0 comments

Hyperaldosteronism occurs when there are excessive circulating levels of aldosterone. Hyperaldosteronism can be subdivided into two main types: Primary hyperaldosteronism (~95% of cases) Secondary hyperaldosteronism (~5% of cases) Primary hyperaldosteronism is...

Test Your ECG Knowledge – Waves, Segments and Intervals

Jun 10, 2021 | 0 comments

Test your knowledge of the ECG waves, segments and intervals with these questions. 1. Which single statement regarding the p wave on the ECG is true? A. It is normally between 120 and 150 ms in duration B. It is positive in lead AVR C. It represents atrial...

Test Your ECG Knowledge – Rate, Rhythm & Axis

May 10, 2021 | 3 comments

Test your knowledge of the ECG rate, rhythm and axis with these questions. 1. Which of the following is the usual paper speed of an ECG? A. 10 mm/secB. 25 mm/secC. 50 mm/secD. 75 mm/secE. 100 mm/sec Show Answer Answer: B. 25 mm/sec The usual paper speed of an...

Test Your ECG Knowledge – Anatomy & Physiology

Apr 10, 2021 | 5 comments

Test your knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the ECG with these questions. 1. Which of the following is the correct location of the sino-atrial (SA) node? A. Right atriumB. Left atriumC. Right ventricleD. Inter-atrial septumE. Inter-ventricular septum Show...

The Visual Pathway and Visual Field Defects

Mar 10, 2021 | 0 comments

The optic nerve (CN II) is the second of the cranial nerves. It transmits visual sensory information from the retina to the brain. It passes from the optic disc to the optic chiasm, and then continues as the optic tract to the lateral geniculate nucleus, and then to...

How To Read a Paediatric ECG

Feb 10, 2021 | 3 comments

The basic methodology used to read a paediatric ECG is the same as that used in an adult ECG, but the anatomical and physiological differences between children and adults mean that some features of the ECG that will be different. Furthermore, the progressive changes...