Heart Abnormalities: Complex Electrocardiogram Trace Analysis

Heart Abnormalities: Complex Electrocardiogram Trace Analysis

This lecture provides an in-depth analysis of the 12 lead electrocardiogram traces of heart abnormalities. A solid understanding of the basic principles underlying the 12 lead electrocardiograph is required to fully utilise this highly informative lecture. Interpretation and diagnosis of cardiac function from electrocardiogram traces is the main feature of this lecture. The value of using the 12 lead electrocardiograph in diagnosing pericarditis, pulmonary embolism, Wellens syndrome and other cardio-pulmonary dysfunctions are emphasised in this lecture.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• Heart abnormalities
• Cardio-pulmonary dysfunctions
• 12 lead electrocardiograph
• Interpretation and diagnosis of cardiac function
• Pericarditis, pulmonary embolism, Wellens syndrome, cardiac dysfunction

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: 7 & 8 May 2010
Listening time: 56 Mins
Conference: The 12 Lead ECG Advanced Analysis and Interpretation
Session in Conference: Final practice session
State: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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