ECG Basics

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ECG STAT January 8, 2024
Waveforms, Segments, & Intervals

Key Points ECGs capture cardiac waveforms from changes in voltage measured between different points on the body. Each waveform recorded represents a specific portion of the electrophysiological events that occur…

ECG STAT January 3, 2024
ECG 101: The Basics

5 Key Points About Using ECGs in Acute Care Medicine Excellent Screening Tool ECGs are a non-invasive, quick, and cost-effective method for quickly assessing cardiac function and electrical activity. Can…

Weekly Workout May 15, 2022
ECG Basics and Fundamentals: PR segment or TP? the isoelectric baseline you should use to measure ST segment deviation

 A 45-year-old woman presents to the ED with severe chest pain. She is minimally cooperative when trying to obtain a history and is requesting pain medication for severe pain. Physical…

Weekly Workout October 18, 2021
ECG Basics and Fundamentals: the value of ignoring the ECG computer interpretation and looking closely at all 12 leads

A 48-year-old female presents to the ED with palpitations and near-syncope. She reports multiple episodes of palpitations in the past that have not been evaluated. The following ECG is obtained:

Weekly Workout May 31, 2021
ECG Basics and Fundamentals: limb lead reversal

A 82-year-old woman presents to the ED “not feeling well”. She reports malaise, mild dyspnea, but denies any pain. Vital signs are normal. The following ECG is obtained on arrival…

Weekly Workout May 24, 2021
ECG Basics and Fundamentals: the isoelectric baseline used to evaluate ST segment deviation

A 45-year-old woman presents to the ED with severe chest pain. She is minimally cooperative when trying to obtain a history and is requesting pain medication for severe pain. Physical…

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