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Electrocardiogram (ECG)

P wave = electrical activity during atrial systole

QRS complex = electrical activity during ventricular systole

T wave = ventricular repolarisation (recovery of ventricular walls)

Q-T interval – contraction time (ventricles contracting)

T-P interval – filling time – ventricles relaxed and filling with blood

Pattern are studied in different conditions and compared to the standard ECG in order to diagnose heart conditions, such as arrythmias and fibrillation. Fibrillation is stopped by passing a strong electric current through the chest wall – the heart stops for up to 5 seconds after which it begins to beat in a controlled way

Electrodes are placed on the skin over opposite sides of the heart, and the electrical potentials generated recorded with time. The result is an ECG.

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Feature Description Duration

RR intervalThe interval between an R wave and the next R wave; normal resting heart rate is between 60 and 100 bpm.

0.6 to 1.2s

P waveDuring normal atrial depolarization, the main electrical vector is directed from the SA node towards the AV node and spreads from the right atrium to the left atrium. This turns into the P wave on the ECG.

80ms

PR intervalThe PR interval is measured from the beginning of the P wave to the beginning of the QRS complex. The PR interval reflects the time the electrical impulse takes to travel from the sinus node through the AV node and entering the ventricles. The PR interval is, therefore, a good estimate of AV node function.

120 to 200ms

PR segment

The PR segment connects the P wave and the QRS complex. The impulse vector is from the AV node to the bundle of His to the bundle branches and then to the Purkinje fibers. This electrical activity does not produce a contraction directly and is merely traveling down towards the ventricles, and this shows up flat on the ECG. The PR interval is more clinically relevant.

50 to 120ms

QRS complexThe QRS complex reflects the rapid depolarization of the right and left ventricles. The ventricles have a large muscle mass compared to the atria, so the QRS complex usually has a much larger amplitude than the P-wave.

80 to 120ms

J-pointThe point at which the QRS complex finishes and the ST segment begins. It is used to measure the degree of ST elevation or depression present.

N/A

ST segmentThe ST segment connects the QRS complex and the T wave. The ST segment represents the period when the ventricles are depolarized. It is isoelectric.

80 to 120ms

T waveThe T wave represents the repolarization (or recovery) of the ventricles. The interval from the beginning of the QRS complex to the apex of the T wave is referred to as the absolute refractory period. The last half of the T wave is referred to as the relative refractory period (or vulnerable period).

160ms

ST interval The ST interval is measured from the J point to the end of the T wave. 320ms

QT intervalThe QT interval is measured from the beginning of the QRS complex to the end of the T wave. A prolonged QT interval is a risk factor for ventricular tachyarrhythmias and sudden death. It varies with heart rate and, for clinical relevance, requires a correction for this, giving the QTc.

Up to 420ms in heart rate of 60 bpm

U wave

The U wave is hypothesized to be caused by the repolarization of the interventricular septum. It normally has a low amplitude, and even more often is completely absent. It always follows the T wave, and also follows the same direction in amplitude. If it is too prominent, suspect hypokalemia, hypercalcemia or hyperthyroidism.[31]

J waveThe J wave, elevated J-point or Osborn wave appears as a late delta wave following the QRS or as a small secondary R wave. It is considered pathognomonic of hypothermia or hypercalcemia.[32]

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Go through ECG

Analyse the different methods of taking body measurements

Explain the course of events that leads to atherosclerosis

Describe the blood clotting process and its role in cardiovascular disease (CVD)

Know the symptoms of CVD

Learning OutcomesLearning Outcomes

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Leads to coronary vascular disease (CVD) Fatty deposits block artery or cause clot

(thrombosis) to occur Blockage of coronary arteries causes heart

attack (myocardial infarction) Blockage of arteries supplying brain leads

to stroke

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Thin endothelium layer of cells on inside of artery becomes damaged e.g. by high blood pressure or cigarette toxins

When lining damaged, large white blood cells move to artery wall and accumulate blood chemicals, especially cholesterol

Fatty deposit builds up - an ATHEROMA

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Calcium salts and fibrous tissue also build up at site - forms PLAQUE (hard swelling)

Fibrous tissue means artery loses elasticity (hardens)

Plaque causes narrowing of arteries Difficult for blood to pump – rise in blood pressure

Leads to POSITIVE FEEDBACK (plaque leads to high blood pressure which leads to more plaque)

Oxygen and nutrients can’t get to cells

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Waist/Hip Measuring tape To determine the ratio,

divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement.

A waist to hip ratio of more than 0.95 for men and 0.85 for women is “apple” shape – more PRONE to heart disease

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Skinfold measurements: Folds of skin are measured with a caliper. The measurements are used in equations that link the thickness of skinfolds to percent body fat calculations made from more precise experiments.

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Percentage fat From skin fold or Electric impulse

Nowadays a pod can be used

Description Women Men

Essential fat 10–13% 2–5%

Athletes 14–20% 6–13%

Fitness 21–24% 14–17%

Average 25–31% 18–24%

Obese 32%+ 25%+

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BMI Waist/Hip ratio Percentage fat Skin fold callipers

So why do we need fat?

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Body cannot synthesise (so need to be supplied in diet)◦ Fat soluble vitamins (A,D,E and K) only enter our

diet in fats

SO fats are essential to our diet to avoid deficiency symptoms e.g. linoleic acid deficiency (scaly skin, hair loss)

Also for .....

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In cell membranes Essential for hormones etc.

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OXYGEN AND NUTRIENTS CAN’T GET INTO CELLS

Fibrous tissue caused artery to lose elasticity

Fatty deposits then build up forming an ATHEROMA

Thin layer of cells in artery inner membrane are damaged

Calcium salts and fibrous tissue build up forming hard plaque

Narrow arteries make it difficult to pump blood so blood pressure rises

The plaque causes the arteries to narrow

High blood pressure damages inner artery wall even more so cycle continues = POSTIVE FEEDBACK

White blood cells move to damaged wall and accumulate cholesterol

Rearrange these in the correct order

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Thin layer of cells in artery inner membrane are damaged

White blood cells move to damaged wall and accumulate cholesterol

Fatty deposits then build up forming an ATHEROMA

Calcium salts and fibrous tissue build up forming hard plaque

fibrous tissue caused artery to lose elasticity

The plaque causes the arteries to narrow

Narrow arteries make it difficult to pump blood so blood pressure rises

high blood pressure damages inner artery wall even more so cycle continues = POSTIVE FEEDBACK

OXYGEN AND NUTRIENTS CAN’T GET INTO CELLS

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As the artheroma grows the artery thickens and loses its elasticity.

The diameter of the artery becomes reduced and blood flow becomes restricted resulting in increased blood pressure.

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Fatty plaque in artery ruptures Cholesterol released leading to clot

formation Blood supply to heart blocked Heart muscle ischaemic (without blood) Muscles starved of oxygen too long are

permanently damaged leading to dead cells

Large area of dead cells more likely to be fatal

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Numbness Dizziness Confusion Slurred speech Blurred or loss of vision Paralysis of one side of body

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Short lived stroke Full recovery possible warning

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Chest pain Heart muscle respires ANAEROBICALLY Produces lactic acid Symptoms similar to indigestion

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Heart beats irregularly Can lead to heart failure

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Atherosclerosis is the accumulation of fatty material (consisting mainly of cholesterol), fibrous material and calcium forming an atheroma or plaque beneath the endothelium.

As the artheroma grows the artery thickens and loses its elasticity.

The diameter of the artery becomes reduced and blood flow becomes restricted resulting in increased blood pressure.

Atherosclerosis is the root cause of various cardio vascular diseases including angina, heart attack, stroke and peripheral vascular disease.

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2. Think up a way to remember the chemical changes in the blood2. Think up a way to remember the chemical changes in the blood

Damage to vessels wall means blood can come into direct contact with collagen in wall

This causes LOADS of chemical changes in the blood: Soluble plasma protein PROTHROMBIN is converted

into THROMBIN (enzyme) THROMBIN causes soluble plasma protein

FIBRINOGEN to form long INSOLUBLE strands of protein FIBRIN

FIBRIN strands form tangled mess that traps blood cells to form a clot

DemonstrateDemonstrate

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Construct a flow chart using words and annotated pictures showingwhat happens in atherosclerosis.

Key points in Atherosclerosis:

Endothelial damageInflammatory responsePlaque formationRaised blood pressure

Key points in Blood clotting process:

Conversion of soluble proteins to insoluble protein

ReviewReview

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