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Failure (Loss) to Capture ECG Interpretation #317


Description

  • When a pacemaker loses its ability to cause depolarization (capture), the inherent rhythm of the patient will become present within the tracing.
  • As mentioned earlier in this presentation you will note the presence of a pacing spike, but you will not see a waveform immediately following it.
  • You will likely see a delay after the spike, then the presence of some waveform of different morphology
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Practice Strip

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Analyze this tracing using the five steps of rhythm analysis.

Show Answer
  • Rhythm: Irregular
  • Rate: 80
  • P Wave: absent
  • PR interval: n/a
  • QRS: 0.14 sec, two non-captured complexes 0.16 sec, all wide and bizarre
  • Interpretation: Ventricular Pacemaker Rhythm with Loss of Capture





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