Cardiac Action Potential: Polarization #shorts
Channel: Nursing School Explained
Date: 21/03/2024

This video explains the concept of polarization of cardiac cells as it applies to the resting membrane potential.

For the full video, click here: https://youtu.be/dE5cN1exCjE

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3. The Basics - Normal intervals and RULES to memorize https://youtu.be/DZe0v0iRf5c

SINUS RHYTHMS
https://youtu.be/y56ne76ehDY

ATRIAL RHYTHMS
1. Premature Atrial Contractions (PACs) https://youtu.be/ZKB5QagCGXw
2. Atrial Flutter https://youtu.be/dAYX0W52jfU
3. Atrial Fibrillation https://youtu.be/bzlft93cJCQ
4. Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) https://youtu.be/DMDOvVgpWak

ATRIOVENTRICULAR RHYTHMS
1. First degree Atrioventricular (AV) Block https://youtu.be/3Ci70fpjT9M
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3. Second degree Atrioventricular (AV) Block (aka Mobitz Type II or Classical Heart block)  https://youtu.be/AD3XDcO8Ij8
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VENTRICULAR RHYTHMS
1. Premature Ventricular Complexes/Contractions (PVCs) https://youtu.be/5OHSdKNO_-U
2. Ventricular Tachycardia (Vtach) https://youtu.be/mWamxIXNhJs
3. Ventricular Fibrillation (VFib) https://youtu.be/4EUBZVxi4gQ
4. Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) https://youtu.be/h_JDQPESCXg
5. Asystole (aka ventricular standstill) https://youtu.be/g6cYF7HDyVA

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