VI. The Nonischemic Disorders: Hypertrophy Review

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These worksheets are for self-study only. Answers will not be evaluated.

Worksheet 1

Complete the basic measurements, diagnose RVH if the QRS direction is either rightward, anterior, or both, and evaluate clinically.

Parameter Measurement Interpretation
HR    
Rhythm    
PR    
QRS    
QT    
QTc    
P direction    
QRS direction    
Abnormal parameter If present, note the leads or location
Inverted T waves  
ST depression  
ST elevation  
Q waves or equivalents  
Systemic effects If present, note 
LAA/RAA/LVH/RVH  
Drug effect  
SI/QT III pattern  

HR 75, sinus. PR normal. QRS 0.09, normal. Normal P and QRS direction. Q waves  in leads V1 through V4 consistent with Q wave infarction, possibly old. There is a left atrial abnormality. The QRS voltage is high possibly representing LVH. There are nonspecific ST changes diffusely. (Check with straight edge.)

Worksheet 2

Complete the basic measurements, diagnose RVH if the QRS direction is either rightward, anterior, or both, and evaluate clinically.

Parameter Measurement Interpretation
HR    
Rhythm    
PR    
QRS    
QT    
QTc    
P direction    
QRS direction    
Abnormal parameter If present, note the leads or location
Inverted T waves  
ST depression  
ST elevation  
Q waves or equivalents  
Systemic effects If present, note 
LAA/RAA/LVH/RVH  
Drug effect  
SI/QT III pattern  

Sinus arrhythmia. Left atrial abnormality. LVH. Diffuse ST segment changes consistent with LVH or ischemia or infarction. ST elevation in V3 and V4 takes precedence (Third Rule of the T Waves).

Worksheet 3

Complete the basic measurements, diagnose RVH if the QRS direction is either rightward, anterior, or both, and evaluate clinically.

Parameter Measurement Interpretation
HR    
Rhythm    
PR    
QRS    
QT    
QTc    
P direction    
QRS direction    
Abnormal parameter If present, note the leads or location
Inverted T waves  
ST depression  
ST elevation  
Q waves or equivalents  
Systemic effects If present, note 
LAA/RAA/LVH/RVH  
Drug effect  
SI/QT III pattern  

Sinus rhythm at 71. SI Q III pattern suggests possibility of pulmonary embolism. Anterior T wave changes consistent with septal ischemia or infarction (First Rule of the T Waves), or acute pulmonary hypertension. The high QRS voltage in V3 and V4 may represent LVH as well.

Worksheet 4

Complete the basic measurements, diagnose RVH if the QRS direction is either rightward, anterior, or both, and evaluate clinically.

Parameter Measurement Interpretation
HR    
Rhythm    
PR    
QRS    
QT    
QTc    
P direction    
QRS direction    
Abnormal parameter If present, note the leads or location
Inverted T waves  
ST depression  
ST elevation  
Q waves or equivalents  
Systemic effects If present, note 
LAA/RAA/LVH/RVH  
Drug effect  
SI/QT III pattern  

Sinus tachycardia. HR 107. The QRS direction is rightward in lead I indicating RVH or LPHB. The QRS direction is anterior in V1 also indicating RVH. There are also voltage criteria for LVH. Leads V3 and V4 have tall R and S waves, which also suggest biventricular hypertrophy.

Worksheet 5

Complete the basic measurements, diagnose RVH if the QRS direction is either rightward, anterior, or both, and evaluate clinically.

Parameter Measurement Interpretation
HR    
Rhythm    
PR    
QRS    
QT    
QTc    
P direction    
QRS direction    
Abnormal parameter If present, note the leads or location
Inverted T waves  
ST depression  
ST elevation  
Q waves or equivalents  
Systemic effects If present, note 
LAA/RAA/LVH/RVH  
Drug effect  
SI/QT III pattern  

HR 88. Baseline artifact is present, but the rhythm is sinus. The PR interval is long, 1°AV Block. LVH with ST changes consistent with LVH ischemia or infarction.