Understanding and Interpreting Electro Cardio Graphs (ECGs)

Understanding and Interpreting Electro Cardio Graphs (ECGs)

This session provides an overview of electrocardiography. The normal activation of the heart and sinus rhythm is explained physiologically. The wave form of a healthy heart as it is represented on an ECG recording is clearly explained. A comprehensive explanation of what each ECG lead measures is described. Common cardiac arrhythmias are explained and the ECG recordings discussed. Atrial and ventricular arrhythmias are discussed and the ECG recordings for these conditions are described.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• Overview of the cardiac cycle
• Anatomy and physiology of the heart
• Understanding and interpreting electro cardio graphs (ECGs)
• Common cardiac arrhythmias
• Atrial and ventricular arrhythmias

James McVeigh is an authorised nurse practitioner in high dependency nursing. Jim is the coordinator of the Heart Failure Service at the Prince of Wales hospital, Sydney, Australia. He was a founding member of the Australian Nurse Practitioner Association. Jim is the Chair of the Cardiac Nurses Working Group within the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand. Jim’s postgraduate qualifications are: Coronary Care Certificate, Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) and a Master of Clinical Nursing.

Speaker name: James McVeigh
Recorded: 16 Apr 2010
Listening time: 66 Mins
Conference: Basic High Dependency Nursing
Session in Conference: Introduction to electrocardiography (cont.) Part1
State: Melbourne, Australia

Professional Reviews:

Informative, well presented and good progression of information, educational even without visual accompaniement.