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Sep
Ecg Reading Basics. Reading a basic ekg is not that hard. The heart has a normal electrical rhythm and when this rhythm is disrupted cardiac issues can result. A normal ecg contains waves intervals segments and one complex as defined below. An electrocardiogram ekg or ecg is a test that records the electrical activity of your heart.
Examine each part of the ecg and learn the art of interpretation. A normal ecg contains waves intervals segments and one complex as defined below. Unless you are going into electrophysiology as a career the only axis that you need to measure is. Pr interval prolonged pr. The bottom one or two lines will be a full rhythm strip of a specific. The procedure is done by the ecg machine or instrument electrocardiograph and ecg paper electrocardiogram.
Describe the process for interpretation of a 12 lead ecg.
It is also called ekg elektrokardiogram in german. A positive or negative deflection from baseline that indicates a specific electrical event. Unless you are going into electrophysiology as a career the only axis that you need to measure is. Electrocardiography ecg is a process which means the electrical activity of your heart is graphically presented. The bottom one or two lines will be a full rhythm strip of a specific. Review common cardiac arrhythmias.