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ECG Interpretation Part 1: definitions, criteria, and characteristics of the normal ECG (EKG) waves, intervals, durations & rhythm This is arguably one of the most important chapters throughout this course. At the heart of normal findings, normal variants (i.e less common variants of what is considered normal) and pathological variants. Thus, in this chapter, you will learn the physiological basis of all ECG waves and how to determine whether the ECG is normal or abnormal.Although heart rhythm will be discussed in detail in the next chapters, fundamental aspects of rhythm will also be covered in this discussion(refer to ECG example 1. Normal ECG example 2. Normal sinus rhythm. R-waves have low amplitude, suggesting low voltage (see below). ECG example 3. Normal sinus rhythm. ECG example 4. Normal sinus rhythm. ECG example 5. Sinus rhythm. ECG example 6. Sinus rhythm, rapid progression of R-waves in precordial leads. Slight ST-segment elevation in leads V2-V3, which is normal in men and women. ECG example 7. Sinus rhythm. Relatively large T-waves in V2-V3, with ST-segment elevations. Relative to the R-waves, T-waves are too large and pointed (differential diagnoses are considered below). ECG examples. Click to zoom. Overview of the normal electrocardiogram (ECG) ECG interpretation includes an assessment of the morphology (appearance) of the waves and intervals on the ECG curve. Therefore, ECG interpretation requires a structured assessment of the waves and intervals. Before...

Have you ever been curious about the meaning of all the wavy lines on an ECG report? Generally, a succession of waveforms representing various phases of the cardiac cycle makes up an electrocardiogram or ECG report. These waves represent the electrical impulses of your heart as they contract and rest. Knowing how to read an ECG report is crucial as the results may indicate some abnormalities and chronic heart conditions which require immediate treatment. It might appear difficult to understand and complicated initially, but with some information, it is simple to understand. Below we will learn how to study an ECG report and how to check if it is normal. Did you know that your heart is essentially an electrical pump? Your heart relies on a steady stream of electrical impulses to pump blood throughout your body. An ECG report provides a detailed interpretation of these electrical signals, helping healthcare professionals to diagnose and monitor a range of heart conditions including arrhythmias and heart attacks. They can also monitor the effectiveness of treatments and track changes in a patient's heart health over time. During this non-invasive test, small electrodes are placed on your chest, arms, and legs. These electrodes detect the electrical signals generated by your heart with each beat and transmit them to a machine that records the data. The resulting report is a graphical representation of these signals, showing the electrical activity of your heart over time. Read...

What are the normal values for ECG measurements? Normal values for any measurement may vary with age, body size, gender and the population being assessed. Still some normal ranges are useful for routine use while interpreting an ECG. To start with is the simple measurement of heart rate from the ECG. Normal range of heart rate is taken as 60-100/min in an adult in the resting state. A new born infant can have a resting heart rate around 140/min. Resting heart rate comes down gradually as age advances, to reach the adult range. ECG waves and normal heart rate Heart rate goes up when you exercise, so that maximum predicted heart rate during exercise is 220-age of the person. The heart rate is measured in the ECG from the interval between two consecutive R waves. It is actually the rate of the lower chambers or the ventricles. If the rate of the P waves is different from that of the R waves, it has to be measured separately from the PP interval. Rate of P waves will give the rate of the upper chambers. Both the width and height of the P are measured to assess enlargement of the upper chambers or the atria. P is due to the electrical activity of the upper chambers known as atria (depolarization). A normal P wave in an adult has 2.5 mm as the upper limit for both width and height, in a standard ECG recording at 25 mm/second paper speed. Width is increased in enlargement of the left atrium and height is increased in enlargement of the right atrium. If both are increased, both at...

Chambers and valves of the heart Ejection fraction is a measurement of the percentage of blood leaving the heart each time it squeezes. When the heart squeezes, it's called a contraction. Ejection fraction is just one of many tests your health care provider may use to see how your heart works. The heart contracts and relaxes. When the heart contracts, it pumps out — ejects — blood from the two lower heart chambers, called ventricles. When the heart relaxes, the ventricles refill with blood. No matter how forceful the contraction, the heart can never pump all the blood out of a ventricle. The term "ejection fraction" is the amount of blood — as a percentage — that's pumped out of a filled ventricle with each heartbeat. The ejection fraction is usually measured only in the left ventricle. The left ventricle is the heart's main pumping chamber. It pumps oxygen-rich blood up into the body's main artery, called the aorta. The blood then goes to the rest of the body. According to the American Heart Association: • A left ventricle (LV) ejection fraction of about 50% to 70% is categorized as normal. • A mildly reduced LV ejection fraction is usually between 41% and 49%. • A reduced LV ejection fraction is usually 40% or less. Even if you have a normal ejection fraction, your overall heart function may not be healthy. Talk with your health care provider if you have concerns about your heart. Some things that may cause a reduced ejection fraction are: • Weakness of the heart muscle,...

What It Says About Your Heart It takes years of training to understand the nuances of an electrocardiogram (EKG), but understanding the basics can help you be a better-informed member of your care team. A Northwestern Medicine cardiologist explains what you need to know about an EKG. Basics of the Heart Your heart has four main chambers: a right and left atrium, and a right and left ventricle. The right side of your heart, which includes your right atrium and right ventricle, takes in blood that is depleted of oxygen and pumps it to your lungs. The left atrium then receives the oxygen-rich blood from your lungs and, with the help of your left ventricle, pumps this blood throughout your body to deliver oxygen to your cells. As your blood moves through your body, your cells remove its oxygen. Oxygen-poor blood then returns to the right side of your heart, which sends it back to the lungs, and the cycle continues. Your heart does this roughly 100,000 times a day, pumping around 2,000 gallons of blood. What Does Your Heart Look Like? How an EKG Works An EKG measures electrical activity of the heartbeat, which is your body’s way of moving blood. Heartbeats are created by an electrical impulse that causes the heart to contract, or squeeze. This pushes blood through the chambers. The EKG translates the heart’s electrical activity into visible waves. The size and relationship between waves can tell your physician if the electrical signal is being conducted normally or if there are...

What are the normal values for ECG measurements? Normal values for any measurement may vary with age, body size, gender and the population being assessed. Still some normal ranges are useful for routine use while interpreting an ECG. To start with is the simple measurement of heart rate from the ECG. Normal range of heart rate is taken as 60-100/min in an adult in the resting state. A new born infant can have a resting heart rate around 140/min. Resting heart rate comes down gradually as age advances, to reach the adult range. ECG waves and normal heart rate Heart rate goes up when you exercise, so that maximum predicted heart rate during exercise is 220-age of the person. The heart rate is measured in the ECG from the interval between two consecutive R waves. It is actually the rate of the lower chambers or the ventricles. If the rate of the P waves is different from that of the R waves, it has to be measured separately from the PP interval. Rate of P waves will give the rate of the upper chambers. Both the width and height of the P are measured to assess enlargement of the upper chambers or the atria. P is due to the electrical activity of the upper chambers known as atria (depolarization). A normal P wave in an adult has 2.5 mm as the upper limit for both width and height, in a standard ECG recording at 25 mm/second paper speed. Width is increased in enlargement of the left atrium and height is increased in enlargement of the right atrium. If both are increased, both at...

What It Says About Your Heart It takes years of training to understand the nuances of an electrocardiogram (EKG), but understanding the basics can help you be a better-informed member of your care team. A Northwestern Medicine cardiologist explains what you need to know about an EKG. Basics of the Heart Your heart has four main chambers: a right and left atrium, and a right and left ventricle. The right side of your heart, which includes your right atrium and right ventricle, takes in blood that is depleted of oxygen and pumps it to your lungs. The left atrium then receives the oxygen-rich blood from your lungs and, with the help of your left ventricle, pumps this blood throughout your body to deliver oxygen to your cells. As your blood moves through your body, your cells remove its oxygen. Oxygen-poor blood then returns to the right side of your heart, which sends it back to the lungs, and the cycle continues. Your heart does this roughly 100,000 times a day, pumping around 2,000 gallons of blood. What Does Your Heart Look Like? How an EKG Works An EKG measures electrical activity of the heartbeat, which is your body’s way of moving blood. Heartbeats are created by an electrical impulse that causes the heart to contract, or squeeze. This pushes blood through the chambers. The EKG translates the heart’s electrical activity into visible waves. The size and relationship between waves can tell your physician if the electrical signal is being conducted normally or if there are...

Chambers and valves of the heart Ejection fraction is a measurement of the percentage of blood leaving the heart each time it squeezes. When the heart squeezes, it's called a contraction. Ejection fraction is just one of many tests your health care provider may use to see how your heart works. The heart contracts and relaxes. When the heart contracts, it pumps out — ejects — blood from the two lower heart chambers, called ventricles. When the heart relaxes, the ventricles refill with blood. No matter how forceful the contraction, the heart can never pump all the blood out of a ventricle. The term "ejection fraction" is the amount of blood — as a percentage — that's pumped out of a filled ventricle with each heartbeat. The ejection fraction is usually measured only in the left ventricle. The left ventricle is the heart's main pumping chamber. It pumps oxygen-rich blood up into the body's main artery, called the aorta. The blood then goes to the rest of the body. According to the American Heart Association: • A left ventricle (LV) ejection fraction of about 50% to 70% is categorized as normal. • A mildly reduced LV ejection fraction is usually between 41% and 49%. • A reduced LV ejection fraction is usually 40% or less. Even if you have a normal ejection fraction, your overall heart function may not be healthy. Talk with your health care provider if you have concerns about your heart. Some things that may cause a reduced ejection fraction are: • Weakness of the heart muscle,...

Have you ever been curious about the meaning of all the wavy lines on an ECG report? Generally, a succession of waveforms representing various phases of the cardiac cycle makes up an electrocardiogram or ECG report. These waves represent the electrical impulses of your heart as they contract and rest. Knowing how to read an ECG report is crucial as the results may indicate some abnormalities and chronic heart conditions which require immediate treatment. It might appear difficult to understand and complicated initially, but with some information, it is simple to understand. Below we will learn how to study an ECG report and how to check if it is normal. Did you know that your heart is essentially an electrical pump? Your heart relies on a steady stream of electrical impulses to pump blood throughout your body. An ECG report provides a detailed interpretation of these electrical signals, helping healthcare professionals to diagnose and monitor a range of heart conditions including arrhythmias and heart attacks. They can also monitor the effectiveness of treatments and track changes in a patient's heart health over time. During this non-invasive test, small electrodes are placed on your chest, arms, and legs. These electrodes detect the electrical signals generated by your heart with each beat and transmit them to a machine that records the data. The resulting report is a graphical representation of these signals, showing the electrical activity of your heart over time. Read...

• Basic anatomy & physiology • Introduction to ECG Interpretation • Arrhythmias and arrhythmology • Myocardial Ischemia & Infarction • Conduction Defects • Cardiac Hypertrophy & Enlargement • Drugs & Electrolyte Imbalance • Genetics, Syndromes & Miscellaneous • Exercise Stress Testing (Exercise ECG) • Pacemaker & CRT • Pediatric & neonatal ECG • ECHO • TAKE A TEST • POPULAR ECG Interpretation Part 1: definitions, criteria, and characteristics of the normal ECG (EKG) waves, intervals, durations & rhythm This is arguably one of the most important chapters throughout this course. At the heart of normal findings, normal variants (i.e less common variants of what is considered normal) and pathological variants. Thus, in this chapter, you will learn the physiological basis of all ECG waves and how to determine whether the ECG is normal or abnormal.Although heart rhythm will be discussed in detail in the next chapters, fundamental aspects of rhythm will also be covered in this discussion(refer to ECG example 1. Normal ECG example 2. Normal sinus rhythm. R-waves have low amplitude, suggesting low voltage (see below). ECG example 3. Normal sinus rhythm. ECG example 4. Normal sinus rhythm. ECG example 5. Sinus rhythm. ECG example 6. Sinus rhythm, rapid progression of R-waves in precordial leads. Slight ST-segment elevation in leads V2-V3, which is normal in men and women. ECG example 7. Sinus rhythm. Relatively large T-waves in V2-V3, with ST-segment elevations. Relative to the R-wa...