Step II Horrible with ECGs :(

[theTruth_97]

so on Uworld there is one answer explanation which basically states that because there are ST segment elevation in leads I, avL, V2-V6 and reciprocal ST-segment depressions in leads II, III, and aVF that means that the patient has acute atnerolateral MI due to occlusion of the left anterior descending artery.

I understood that the patient has anterolateral MI- how do I figure out which artery occlusion corresponds to it?

anyone have a good ECG resource that they would be willing to share (like a link)?

thanks!

 

[dfib slim]

so on Uworld there is one answer explanation which basically states that because there are ST segment elevation in leads I, avL, V2-V6 and reciprocal ST-segment depressions in leads II, III, and aVF that means that the patient has acute atnerolateral MI due to occlusion of the left anterior descending artery.

I understood that the patient has anterolateral MI- how do I figure out which artery occlusion corresponds to it?

anyone have a good ECG resource that they would be willing to share (like a link)?

thanks!

 

[theTruth_97]

thank you very much!!

 

[lymphocyte]

For Step 2CK, you can get away with memorising buzz-phrases. The EKGs were very straightforward.

For ACLS, you should use an interactive trainer, like http://www.skillstat.com/tools/ecg-simulator. (Also helpful for Step 2CK if you have trouble with rhythm interpretation.)

But that's an incredibly helpful diagram.

Here's the one I've always used: