The rhythm is regular at a rate of 42 beats/min. The first five QRS complexes are wide (0.14 seconds), with no P waves seen before or after. However, a P wave appears immediately before the fifth QRS ...

This article is authored by Dr Vanita Arora, senior consultant & clinical lead, electrophysiology, cardiac sciences, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi.

On recognition of a cardiac arrest event, a layperson should simultaneously and promptly activate the emergency response system and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Recognition that all ...

Abstract: Atrial Fibrillation or AF is the most common atrial arrhythmia and often occurs especially in the elderly people. Since AF is associated with an increased risk for stroke, regular AF ...