ECG Lead System Exam |Questions &Rationales
Electrocardiogram (ECG) - Since you can't see the heart beating we use a ECG to provide a picture that replicates the actual cardiac issue. Myocardial Infraction (MI) - Heart Attack -Have abnormal rhythms. -Death of cardiac muscle due to ischemia Doe the ECG machine monitor or control the hearts rhythm? - Only monitors Straight line when machine is turned on but not connected to the patient - Isoelectric = no current It is straight because there is a balanced electrical force field. This Isoelectric line acts as a starting point for the patterns to be displayed
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