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Asystole, ECG tracing

Asystole, ECG tracing

ECG tracing demonstrating asystole: a flat line indicating no electrical activity of the heart. As part of advanced life support, asystole is treated with epinephrine or vasopressin during CPR every other 2-minute cycle. Atropine may be indicated.

Courtesy of Dr. Andrew Linklater.

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