2012AM: ECG and its Use for Diagnosing Cardiac Conditions (CE: 1.5)


Description:

This presentation will be an introduction to basic ECG and its use in the diagnosis of heart conditions.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Define ECG and what an ECG measures.
  • Outline the functionality of an ECG and how it measures heart function.
  • Describe the steps necessary to prepare for and conduct an ECG.
  • Discuss how to interpret various sample ECG measurements.

 

Author(s):

Solomon Goldenberg, RMA (AMT), MSc, FRCGP (Lon), MBA


Launched: 2012