Learning Objectives

• Describe the clinical features (history, examination and investigations) and initial management of 7 important conditions causing palpitations
• Interpret an ECG in a systematic way and identify 10 ECGs associated with “palpitations” and abnormal rhythm
• Describe the causes and management principles of Atrial fibrillation
• Describe the management principles of supraventricular tachycardia (AVNRT)

Conduction System & ECG Interpretation

• what is the electrical conduction pathway of the heart?
• what are the 2 main mechanisms of abnormal arrhythmias?
• how should you approach ECG interpretation?
• ECG Interpretation

Palpitation Presentations

• History Taking
• Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
• Atrial Flutter
• Supraventricular Tachycardia (AVNRT)
• Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
• Ventricular Ectopics
• Complete Heart Block (CHB)