How To Read Abnormal Ecg. However a 4 lead ekg can also diagnose different heart conditions. If you have had a previous ekg your doctor will compare the two to note any changes. In my next post i will be explaining the abnormal ecg pattern. Regular irregular fast slow wide narrow stable unstable.
Nurses are usually the first ones to read that hot off the press ekg tracing. I hope you have liked this post on how to read an ecg. In my next post i will be explaining the abnormal ecg pattern. Does looking at a 12 lead ekg put your own heart into a lethal rhythm. However a 4 lead ekg can also diagnose different heart conditions. Then multiply the number of r waves by ten to determine the heart rate.
However a 4 lead ekg can also diagnose different heart conditions.
However a 4 lead ekg can also diagnose different heart conditions. I always try to provide complete information to my readers. If you have had a previous ekg your doctor will compare the two to note any changes. To calculate an abnormal ekg count the number of r waves in a six second strip 1. An abnormal ekg result can be a sign that one region or section of the heart is larger or thicker than the. A 12 lead ekg is considered the gold standard.