Six Second ECG Glossary

Helping you understand the technical terms of ECG interpretation

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Early Repolarization

While an ECG is a superior diagnostic tool, experienced practitioners are witness to false positive and false negative ECGs. A false positive ECG occurs when

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EASI Lead System

The EASI (TM) lead system uses a 5 cable connector to estimate a 12 lead ECG. In an effort to reap the advantages of 12

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ECG

Electrocardiogram; also called an EKG; a representation of electrical voltage measured across the chest over a period of time. 1. Six Second ECG Guidebook (2012),

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ECG Components

An ECG is composed of a series of waves and lines usually ordered into some repeatable pattern. The waves and lines are displayed on either

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ECG Naming Conventions

Usually, the first word of a rhythm is the location of the initiating impulse. This is followed by a descriptor of the rate – bradycardia,

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ECG Paper

An ECG is a graphical display of electrical energy generated by the heart over time. ECG graph paper records this cardiac electrical activity, printing at

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Ectopic

A depolarizing wave that originates anywhere outside of the SA node. 1. Six Second ECG Guidebook (2012), T Barill, p. 196

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Ectopic Atrial Complex

A depolarizing wave that originates anywhere outside of the SA node. Atrial Ectopics – Premature Atrial Complex (PAC) Early QRS complexes (usually narrow) make the

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Effective

Successfully producing the intended result, regardless of effort or resources used. Being effective is like hitting a target; whether with a straight shot or a

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Efficient

Achieving the desired outcome with minimal waste of time, energy, or resources. Efficiency is like taking the fastest route to a destination, conserving energy for

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Einthoven’s Triangle

Dr. Einthoven was a physiologist, who in the late 1800s, first established the 3-lead cardiac monitoring system; the three lead system maps the electrical workings

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Ejection Fraction

The percentage of blood volume ejected from the ventricle; for example, if blood volume in the left ventricle at the end of diastole is 100

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EKG

Electrocardiogram; also called an ECG. 1. Six Second ECG Guidebook (2012), T Barill, p. 196

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Electrical Axis

The direction of an average (mean) vector is called the electrical axis. The overall direction of ventricular depolarization is called the QRS axis. Many novice

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Reference materials included
Dynamic ECG rhythm interpretation
Static ECG rhythm interpretation
Clinical Impact Mapping
Acute Coronary Syndromes Overview
Acute Coronary Syndromes In-Depth
ST Segment & T Wave Differential
Identify Bundle Branch Blocks
15 | 18 Lead View Mapping
Electrical Axis
R Wave Progression
Left Bundle Branch Blocks with ACS
Atypical Findings
Acute Non-Ischemic Disease Conditions
Special Cases

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