You Have a Heart Block? Now What?
In this session, we will explore how the heart beats by examining the anatomy of its conduction system. As we delve into this topic, we will compare normal EKG rhythms with those of a properly functioning conduction system. We will also analyze EKG rhythms when problems arise, such as in the case of a heart block. Once we understand what a heart block is and its location, we can focus on the appropriate next steps.
Objectives:
- Discuss the heart anatomy and how heart blocks work
- Identify what the different heart blocks look like on an EKG
- Identify where the problem is located in the heart
- Discuss options and what to do when identifying a heart block