Electrocardiogram and arrhythmias. Issue 4 (April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Singh, Rajender; Murphy, Jeremy J.
• Is Part Of: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. Volume 22:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 263
• Page End: 266
• Publication Date: 2021-04
• Subjects: Atrial fibrillation -- atrial flutter -- atrioventricular block -- bradycardia -- ECG waves and their variations -- electrical impulse of the heart -- tachycardia -- ventricular tachycardia; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Intensive care -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mpaic.2021.02.010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0299

Abstract

Abstract: Introduced by Einthoven, electrocardiography remains the most common diagnostic procedure readily available to the physician in primary and secondary care. It is a graphical display of the electrical potential difference as it spreads through the heart and is recorded at the body surface. The electrocardiogram (ECG) is an indispensable tool to screen and monitor cardiac patients. Exercise ECG is used to diagnose coronary artery disease and ambulatory ECG to assess arrhythmias.