Understanding Extra Systoles: Types and ECG Signals

Exploring the different types of extra systoles and their impact on ECG signals

Introduction

  • Overview of extra systoles and their significance
  • Difference between premature contractions and extra systoles
  • Types of extra systoles - atrial, AV node, and ventricular
  • How extra systoles disrupt the normal excitation of the myocardium

Atrial Extra Systoles

  • Characteristics of atrial extra systoles
  • ECG signal changes depending on the location of the pathological focus
  • Different forms of P waves in atrial extra systoles
  • Impact on the PQ interval

AV Node Extra Systoles

  • Characteristics of AV node extra systoles
  • ECG signal changes and hidden P waves
  • Effects on the QRS complex
  • Different locations of the pathological focus in the AV node

Ventricular Extra Systoles

  • Characteristics of ventricular extra systoles
  • Wide and deformed QRS complex
  • Absence of P wave
  • Duration of the QRS complex

Types of Extra Systoles

  • Paired ventricular extra systoles
  • Bigenial ventricular extra systoles
  • Polymorphic extra systoles with different shapes
  • Impact on ECG patterns

Conclusion

  • Summary of extra systoles and their impact on ECG signals
  • Importance of identifying and understanding extra systoles
  • Further research and study needed in this area