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[[Image:nsr.png|thumb| A short ECG registration of normal heart rhythm (sinus rhythm)]]
[[Image:nsr.png|thumb| A short ECG registration of normal heart rhythm (sinus rhythm)]]
The aim of this course is to understand and recognize the normal ECG and to be able to interprete abnormalities. The course is divided in two different sections. First the [[basics]] will be presented. This is followed by the interpretation of the normal ECG according to the 7+2 step plan:
The aim of this course is to enable the student to understand and recognize normal ECGs and interpret abnormalities. The course is divided into two different sections. First the '''[[basics]]''' will be presented. This is followed by the interpretation of the normal ECG according to the 7+2 step plan:
 
==7+2 step plan==
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* Step 1: [[Rhythm]]
* Step 1: [[Rhythm]]
* Step 2: [[Rate]]
* Step 2: [[Rate]]
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* Step 7+1: [[Compare_the_old_and_new_ECG|Compare the current ECG with a previous one]]
* Step 7+1: [[Compare_the_old_and_new_ECG|Compare the current ECG with a previous one]]
* Step 7+2: [[Conclusion]]
* Step 7+2: [[Conclusion]]
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'''Note:''' It is important to realize that not all of these steps may be applicable when you encounter abnormalities on the ECG. If for example the rate is not sinus rhythm in the [[Rhythm|first step]], the algorythm to analyze [[arrhythmias]] should be followed. If a [[LBBB|Left Bundle Branch Block]] is present in [[Conduction|step 3]], [[ST morphology]] will be strongly influenced by this conduction defect.
'''Note:''' It is important to realize that not all these steps may be applicable when you encounter ECG abnormalities. If, for example, the rhythm is not sinus in the [[Rhythm|first step]], the algorithm to analyze [[arrhythmias]] should be followed. If a [[LBBB|Left Bundle Branch Block]] is present in [[Conduction|step 3]], [[ST morphology]] will be strongly influenced by this defect.


Finally the '''real world''' is presented through [[Cases and Examples|'''practice ECGs''']].
Finally the '''real world''' is presented through [[Cases and Examples|'''practice ECGs''']].


If you have finished the course you are invited to come back to read more about abnormal ECGs in the '''ECG textbook'''.
After you have finished the course you are invited to come back to read more about abnormal ECGs in the '''ECG textbook'''.
* [[Normal tracing|Normal tracing]]
==ECG textbook==
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* [[Normal Tracing|Normal Tracing]]
* [[A Concise History of the ECG]]
* [[A Concise History of the ECG]]
* [[Technical Problems|Technical Problems]]
* [[Technical Problems|Technical Problems]]
* [[Sinus node rhythms and arrhythmias|Sinus rhythms]]
* [[Sinus_node_rhythms_and_arrhythmias|Sinus Rhythms]]
** [[Sinustachycardia]]
** [[Sinus Tachycardia]]
** [[Sinusbradycardia]]
** [[Sinus Bradycardia]]
* [[Arrhythmias|Arrhythmias:]]
* [[Arrhythmias|Arrhythmias:]]
** [[Supraventricular Rhythms|supraventricular]]
** [[Supraventricular Rhythms|Supraventricular]]
** [[Junctional Tachycardias|junctional]]
** [[Junctional Tachycardias|Junctional]]
** [[Ventricular Arrhythmias|ventricular]]
** [[Ventricular Arrhythmias|Ventricular]]
** [[Genetic Arrhythmias|genetic]]
** [[Genetic Arrhythmias|Genetic]]
** [[Ectopic Beats|ectopic beats]]
** [[Ectopic Beats|Ectopic Beats]]
* [[AV Conduction|AV Conduction]]
* [[AV Conduction|AV Conduction]]
* [[Intraventricular Conduction|Intraventricular Conduction]]
* [[Intraventricular Conduction|Intraventricular Conduction]]
* [[Myocardial Infarction|Myocardial Infarction]]
* [[Myocardial Infarction|Myocardial Infarction]]
* [[QRS axis and voltage|QRS axis and voltage]]
* [[Chamber Hypertrophy and Enlargement|Chamber Hypertrophy]]
* [[Chamber Hypertrophy and Enlargment|Chamber Hypertrophy]]
* [[Repolarization (ST-T,U) Abnormalities|Repolarization]]
* [[Repolarization (ST-T,U) Abnormalities|Repolarization]]
* [[Clinical Disorders|Clinical Disorders]]
* [[Clinical Disorders|Clinical Disorders]]
* [[Electrolyte Disorders|Electrolyte Disorders]]
* [[Electrolyte Disorders|Electrolyte Disorders]]
* [[Pacemaker|Pacemaker]]
* [[Pacemaker|Pacemaker]]
* [[ECG in Athletes]]
* [[ECGs in Athletes]]
* [[Pediatric ECGs|ECG in Children]]
* [[Pediatric ECGs|ECGs in Children]]
* [[Accuracy of computer interpretation]]
* [[Accuracy of Computer Interpretation]]
 
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Also read our [['''Frequently Asked Questions''']] section.
Also read our '''[[Frequently Asked Questions]]''' section.
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Latest revision as of 19:52, 15 March 2011

«/ Basics»


Author(s) J.S.S.G. de Jong, MD
Moderator J.S.S.G. de Jong, MD
Supervisor
some notes about authorship
A short ECG registration of normal heart rhythm (sinus rhythm)

The aim of this course is to enable the student to understand and recognize normal ECGs and interpret abnormalities. The course is divided into two different sections. First the basics will be presented. This is followed by the interpretation of the normal ECG according to the 7+2 step plan:

7+2 step plan


Note: It is important to realize that not all these steps may be applicable when you encounter ECG abnormalities. If, for example, the rhythm is not sinus in the first step, the algorithm to analyze arrhythmias should be followed. If a Left Bundle Branch Block is present in step 3, ST morphology will be strongly influenced by this defect.

Finally the real world is presented through practice ECGs.

After you have finished the course you are invited to come back to read more about abnormal ECGs in the ECG textbook.

ECG textbook

Also read our Frequently Asked Questions section.

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