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;What is ECGpedia
;What is ECGpedia?
:ECGpedia is an free online electrocardiography (ECG) course and textbook. All content is freely accessible. Anyone can contribute to the website and changes are supervised by physicians.  
:ECGpedia is an free online electrocardiography (ECG) course and textbook. All content is freely accessible. Anyone can contribute to the website and changes are supervised by physicians.  


;Who are the people behind ECGpedia?
;Who are the people behind ECGpedia?
:ECGpedia is an initiative of [http://cardionetworks.org Cardionetworks.org] a non-profit foundation whose goals is to advance medical knowledge, especially in the field of cardiology. The main contributors are: [[user:Drj|Jonas S.S.G. de Jong MD]], cardiology resident, author and moderator; [[user:Vdbilt|I.A.C. van der Bilt, MD]], cardiology resident, author and moderator; [[user:Tymen|Tymen T. Keller MD, PhD]], cardiology resident, author and moderator; [[user:Pgpostema|Pieter G. Postema MD]], cardiology research fellow, author and moderator; [http://www.medischeillustraties.nl Rob Kreuger], medical illustrator, made most of the drawings; and [[user:Bart|Bart Duineveld]], medical student, helps with technical issues, animations and lay-out.
:ECGpedia is an initiative of [http://cardionetworks.org Cardionetworks.org], a non-profit foundation whose goal is to advance medical knowledge, especially in the field of cardiology. The main contributors are: [[user:Drj|Jonas S.S.G. de Jong MD]], cardiology resident, author and moderator; [[user:Vdbilt|I.A.C. van der Bilt, MD]], cardiology resident, author and moderator; [[user:Tymen|Tymen T. Keller MD, PhD]], cardiology resident, author and moderator; [[user:Pgpostema|Pieter G. Postema MD]], cardiology research fellow, author and moderator; [http://www.medischeillustraties.nl Rob Kreuger], medical illustrator of most of the drawings; and [[user:Bart|Bart Duineveld]], medical student, helper with technical issues, animations and lay-out.


;What is the relationship between ECGpedia and Wikipedia?
;What is the relationship between ECGpedia and Wikipedia?
:There is no relationship between ECGpedia and Wikipedia. Both websites use the same software and share the idea of open access to information. The founders of ECGpedia have chosen to build a seperate website as an encyclopedia format does not allow the course like setup of ECGpedia. It would also be difficult to incorporate information like the De Voogt archive. Furthermore, the ECGpedia license is somewhat more restricted than the Wikipedia license: reference to the source is compulsary when using information from ECGpedia.  
:There is no relationship between ECGpedia and Wikipedia. Both websites use the same software and share the idea of open access to information. The founders of ECGpedia have chosen to build a separate website, since an encyclopedia format does not allow the course- like setup of ECGpedia. It would also be difficult to incorporate information like the De Voogt archive. Furthermore, the ECGpedia license is somewhat more restricted than the Wikipedia license: reference to the source is compulsory when information from ECGpedia is used.  


;How can I change / add content?
;How can I change / add content?
:ECGpedia is based on [http://www.mediawiki.org Mediawiki], the same software that is used by the [http://www.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] encyclopedia. You are invited to improve this website. Simply click 'edit' to start. You will be redirected to an edit screen. Read this [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing tutorial] and this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Cheatsheet cheatsheet] to learn how to improve the readability of your edits. All edits are screened by physician moderators. DO NOT SUBMIT COPYRIGHTED WORK WITHOUT PERMISSION!
:ECGpedia is based on [http://www.mediawiki.org Mediawiki], the same software that is used by the [http://www.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] encyclopedia. You are invited to improve this website. Unfortunately due to massive spamming of our pages, we have blocked direct editing to visitors. Until we have a better technical solution to spam we ask you to use our [http://www.cardionetworks.org/contact/ecgpedia-feedback/ feedback form] to suggest improvements.
: If you edit a page, please provide references to the source of the information. Please only post statements that are true and correct to your knowledge. Additions that are phrased in an objective and scientific manner and that are up-to-date are valued most by the editors.


;Can I use a certain image / animation / video / piece of text in a non-commercial presentation?
;Can I use a certain image / animation / video / piece of text in a non-commercial presentation?
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;Can I use a certain image / animation / video / piece of text in a commercial presentation?
;Can I use a certain image / animation / video / piece of text in a commercial presentation?
:In general yes, but not without asking. In general we will not object you using any of our material as long as you do not copy-paste the whole website on a CD and sell it for money :-)... Please [http://www.cardionetworks.org/contact/ e-mail us for permission].
:In general yes, but not without asking. In general we will not object your using any of our material as long as you do not copy-paste the whole website on a CD and sell it for money :-)... Please [http://www.cardionetworks.org/contact/ e-mail us for permission].


;How can I use a flash movie from your site in my powerpoint presentation?
;How can I use a flash movie from your site in my powerpoint presentation?
:Read [http://www.adobe.com/go/tn_18822 this document] by Adobe to learn how.
:Read [http://www.adobe.com/go/tn_18822 this document] by Adobe to learn how.


;When do I know enough to say that I can confidently interprete ECGs?
;When do I know enough to say that I can confidently interpret ECGs?
:Of course, there is no definite answer to this question. However, the American College of Cardiology has published a list of [[ACC list|abnormalities a professional should be able to recognize]]. It is advisable to go through this list at the end of the course in order to recognize areas that need your attention. Understanding every item on the list does not guarantee that you will make the right decisions in every clinical situation.
:Of course, there is no definite answer to this question. However, the American College of Cardiology has published a list of [[ACC list|abnormalities a professional should be able to recognize]]. It is advisable to go through this list at the end of the course in order to recognize areas that need your attention. Understanding every item on the list does not guarantee that you will make the right decisions in every clinical situation.


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;Do you protect the privacy of the patients whose ECGs / images / cases are presented?
;Do you protect the privacy of the patients whose ECGs / images / cases are presented?
{{ECGpedia:Privacy_policy}}
{{ECGpedia:Privacy_policy}}
;What information do you collect from visitors?
Any non-public information you submit to the website, such as email addresses, will never be passed on to any third party, unless required by law. We use Google Analytics to analyse anonymous visitor statistics. So called 'cookies' can be used by the website for statistical purposes or to track your logged in status (only applies when you actually log in). You can unable cookies in your browser software if you like. Please refer to your browser software manual if you would like to do this. This does not affect the use or visibility of the website.


;What is the financial source of this project?
;What is the financial source of this project?
:The [http://cardionetworks.org Cardionetworks.org] foundation is a non-profit charity foundation. The content of all websites maintained by the cardionetworks foundation is not influenced by sponsors. Current benefactors are summed on the [http://www.cardionetworks.org/benefactors-of-the-foundation/ Foundations website]. Feel free to [http://www.cardionetworks.org/contact/ contact the foundation] if you would like to sponsor or have sponsorship suggestions. We do not allow any advertisements on our sites. We also do not allow sponsors to influence any contents.
:The [http://cardionetworks.org Cardionetworks.org] foundation is a non-profit charity foundation. The content of all websites maintained by the Cardionetworks foundation is not influenced by sponsors. Current benefactors are summed on the [http://www.cardionetworks.org/benefactors-of-the-foundation/ Foundations website]. Feel free to [http://www.cardionetworks.org/contact/ contact the foundation] if you would like to sponsor or have sponsorship suggestions. We do not allow any advertisements on our sites. We also do not allow sponsors to influence any contents.
:Any form of advertisement introduced by user edits (links, banners, content, etc.) is not permitted.
:Any form of advertisement introduced by user edits (links, banners, content, etc.) is not permitted.


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