HOW TO READ AN EKG
Simple guide on how to read an electrocardiogram
HELPING YOU WITH THE ELECTROCARDIOGRAM
Welcome to this website. A combined effort of a group of professionals whose sole purpose is to facilitate the electrocardiogram interpretation.
Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias are a group of heart rhythm disturbances. The EKG is the reference test for diagnosis and therapeutic decisions.
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BASIC PRINCIPLES
The meaning of the EKG paper, where to place the electrodes, the cardiac leads, description of waves and intervals of the EKG.
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PEDIATRIC EKG
Identify normal EKG patterns in children from birth through adolescence. Learn what are the differences with the EKG of adults.
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Other Disorders on the EKG
Myocardial infarction, pericarditis, arrhythmias, pacemakers or bundle branch blocks. Main characteristics of the disorders on the EKG.
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BUNDLE BRANCH BLOCKS
How to recognize complete bundle branch blocks, incomplete bundle branch blocks and left fascicular blocks on an EKG. Review their electrocardiographic characteristics...
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EKG OF PACEMAKER
Read an electrocardiogram with pacemaker is similar to read a normal EKG. Review the steps to do so, and specific characteristics of the EKG of electronic pacemakers.
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POPULAR ARTICLES
HOW TO READ AN EKG
Simple guide on how to read, interpret and inform electrocardiograms. Logical sequence for EKG analysis.
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QRS AXIS
We provide you with three simple methods to determine the heart axis of an electrocardiogram. It is not as difficult as it seems...
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EKG ELECTRODES
Do you know how to correctly place the electrocardiogram electrodes? In this article we show you how...
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ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
Electrocardiogram changes of acute myocardial infarction (STEMI). Do not overlook them.
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EKG WAVES
EKG waves are the different deflections represented on the EKG tracing. Read a detailed description of each one
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ATRIOVENTRICULARAV BLOCKS
Detailed explanation of the various AV blocks, how to diagnose and how to treat them.
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Left Fascicular Blocks
Left fascicular blocks are conduction disturbances in one of two fascicles of the left bundle branch.
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