Heart Block Poem

Heart Block Poem: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Degree Types and ECG Rhythm Explained

Heart blocks poem is an easy way to explain the different types of AV blocks and their ECG (EKG) rhythms! Example rhythm strips included. Great for nursing, USMLE, and medical learners!

If the R is far from the P, then you’ve got a 1st degree!

   
PR gets longer, longer, longer, drops, it’s a case of Wenckebach!

   
If some R’s don’t get through, prepare to pace that Mobitz II!

   
If the R’s & P’s don’t agree, prepare to pace that 3rd degree!