Understanding the ECG part 1: anatomy and physiology

Michael Sampson; Anthony Mcgrath

doi:10.12968/bjca.2015.10.11.548

Understanding the ECG part 1: anatomy and physiology

Michael Sampson, Anthony Mcgrath

Adult Nursing and Midwifery

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Abstract

This first article in a series on 12-lead ECG interpretation explores the importance of the ECG as a diagnostic tool, discusses the anatomy and physiology underpinning cardiac electrical activity, and introduces the basic waveforms seen on the ECG.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	548-554
Journal	British Journal of Cardiac Nursing
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2015.10.11.548
Publication status	Published - 2 Nov 2015

Keywords

Electrocardiogram, electrocardiography, ECG, 12-lead, cardiac conduction system, depolarisation, repolarisation

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