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atrial flutter ECG 2:1 conduction rate 150 ECG interpretation authoritative

This ECG most likely shows atrial flutter with 2:1 AV conduction:
  • Regular narrow-complex tachycardia at roughly 150 beats/min
  • Repetitive atrial activity consistent with flutter waves, most noticeable in the precordial leads, rather than normal discrete P waves
  • No clear acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction pattern is visible in this photographed tracing
A very regular rate close to 150 bpm is characteristic of atrial flutter with 2:1 conduction, although a clearer full-quality ECG and clinical assessment are needed to confirm it. The ECG characteristics of typical flutter include negative flutter waves in II, III and aVF and upright flutter waves in V1, as described in Fuster and Hurst's The Heart, section on atrial flutter. A regular narrow-complex rhythm at about 150 bpm is also a classic clue for 2:1 flutter conduction, as summarized by the ECG flutter reference.
If this is new, or the person has chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, severe dizziness, or ongoing palpitations, they should seek urgent medical care now.
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This tracing appears to show sinus rhythm with mild sinus bradycardia, at about 59 bpm:
  • Regular rhythm
  • A P wave appears before each QRS complex
  • Narrow QRS complexes
  • Normal-looking frontal axis
  • No obvious atrial flutter pattern here
  • No clear acute ST-elevation pattern in this photo
So, compared with the prior ECG, this one looks much slower and organized in sinus rhythm, rather than a regular tachyarrhythmia around 150 bpm.
Photo quality, paper folds, and partial lead visibility limit assessment of subtle ST-T or QT changes. A clinician should review the original full ECG, particularly if there were symptoms or this was obtained after treatment for a fast rhythm. If there is chest pain, breathlessness, fainting, or persistent palpitations, seek urgent assessment.

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atrial flutter 2:1 conduction ECG ventricular rate 125 regular narrow complex

This ECG also appears most consistent with atrial flutter with 2:1 AV conduction, producing a regular narrow-complex tachycardia at about 124 bpm (the machine printout shows 124).
Key features:
  • Very regular fast rhythm
  • Narrow QRS complexes
  • Repetitive atrial baseline activity, with likely flutter waves rather than normal distinct P waves
  • No clear acute ST-elevation pattern on this photograph
The rate can vary in flutter depending on the atrial rate and how many atrial impulses conduct through the AV node. In the context of the other tracings, this supports intermittent atrial flutter/tachyarrhythmia, with the ECG at 59 bpm appearing to show a return to sinus rhythm.
This needs formal review by a clinician or cardiologist, particularly because atrial flutter can recur and may require assessment for rate/rhythm management and stroke-risk prevention. Seek urgent care if there is chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, low blood pressure, or ongoing severe palpitations.

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ECG findings, based on this photographed tracing:
  • Regular narrow-complex tachycardia, rate approximately 124 bpm
  • Likely sinus tachycardia: small P waves appear to precede the QRS complexes with 1:1 AV conduction
  • Normal frontal QRS axis by visual assessment
  • QRS complexes are narrow, with no obvious bundle-branch block
  • No convincing pathological Q waves
  • No definite acute ST-segment elevation seen
  • Mild nonspecific ST-T changes or photo/paper-fold artifact may be present, especially in the chest leads
Impression: Sinus tachycardia at approximately 124 bpm. No definite acute ischemic ST-elevation changes visible on this photo.
I would correct the earlier interpretation: this particular ECG is not definitively atrial flutter from the image. The visible preceding P waves and rate of 124 favor sinus tachycardia, though the original ECG printout should be reviewed by a clinician for confirmation.
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ECG findings:
  • Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (AF with RVR)
  • Ventricular rate approximately 147 bpm on the machine measurements
  • No consistent P waves and an irregular ventricular rhythm support AF
  • Narrow QRS duration, about 88 ms
  • The automated printout also flags frequent premature ventricular complexes (PVCs), though a clinician should confirm these because artifact can be misclassified
  • Possible voltage criteria for left ventricular hypertrophy may be flagged, but this is not diagnostic by ECG alone
  • No definite acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction pattern is apparent in this photographed ECG
Impression: Atrial fibrillation with a fast ventricular rate, with possible frequent PVCs.
This is different from sinus tachycardia and warrants prompt clinical assessment, particularly to control the heart rate and assess stroke prevention needs. If there is chest pain, breathlessness, fainting, confusion, low blood pressure, or severe ongoing palpitations, seek emergency care immediately.
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