Basic ECG Analysis: Identification Made Simple and Easy

Basic ECG Analysis: Identification Made Simple and Easy

Even though there continue to be new technologies developed for the diagnostic evaluation of patients with cardiovascular disease, the electrocardiogram (ECG) retains its central role. The ECG is the most important test for the interpretation of the cardiac rhythm, conduction system abnormalities, and the detection of myocardial ischemia. The ECG is also of great value in the evaluation of other types of cardiac abnormalities including valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, pericarditis, and hypertensive disease. Finally, the ECG can be used to monitor drug treatment (specifically antiarrhythmic therapy) and to detect metabolic disturbances.

A systematic approach to the interpretation of the ECG is imperative to avoid overlooking any abnormalities. Pattern recognition is helpful, but it is important to review all aspects of the ECG to not miss something. This topic review provides the framework for a systematic analysis of the ECG.

I imagine it is understood that learning all of ECG interpretation is going to take more than 10 minutes of your time and that it is not quite so easy. To be proficient, it will take a bit of effort. Why is ECG interpretation important?

By recording the electrical activity of the heart, the ECG can reveal cardiac abnormalities such as myocardial ischemia and arrhythmias and the ECG can be the first or only indication of cardiac disease

First things first. Knowing the basic parts of an ECG tracing will lay a good foundation for everything else that is to come. The different waves, complexes, and intervals need to be ingrained in your brain.

Let’s get down to it.

ECG interpretation is a vital skill when providing patient care. Learn the basics and help to save lives!

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What you will learn

• Anatomy of the Conduction System of the Heart & Step-by-Step Interpretation of the Cardiac Rythmn
• Bradycardia Rhythms and Management
• Tachycardia Rhythms and Management

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Level: Beginner Level

Duration: 1 hour

Instructor: Jomar Rodriguez