(FIT)-Module 3 Workshop 5: Invasive and Non-Invasive Correlation-Marchlinski Case 5 Answer

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The video discusses electrical alternans due to pericardial effusion, indicated by sinus tachycardia and low QRS voltage on an electrocardiogram. It distinguishes this from other conditions such as late coupled ventricular bigeminy and electrical alternans caused by factors like atrial tachycardia or fascicular ventricular accessory pathways. The video highlights the significance of pericardial effusion through echocardiographic images. Additionally, various characteristics of electrical alternans related to fascicular pathways and rapid supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) are discussed, emphasizing their specific QRS complex changes and conduction properties.

Keywords

electrical alternans

pericardial effusion

sinus tachycardia

low QRS voltage

echocardiography