ECG And Heart-Related Disease

When I did my own EKG lab testing I used the following materials: BIOPAC electrode lead set (SS2L), BIOPAC disposable vinyl electrodes (EL503), Cot, BIOPAC electrodes, Computer Sytem, BIOPAC Student Lab software v3.0 or greater, and BIOPAC acquisition unit (MP30). When all these materials are available the computer was turned on and three of the electrodes were placed on the body of my teammate. Two electrodes were positioned on the medial surface of each leg just above the ankle, and the last electrode was on the right anterior forearm at her wrist. When these were attached the subject was asked to lie down on the cot and relax. We then attached her to the EKG machine with three colored cables. The white cable was placed on the electrode on the right forearm, the black cable was placed on right leg and the red cable was attached to the electrode on the left leg.

The EKG is read by a doctor or specialist, such as an internist, family medicine doctor, electrophysiologist, cardiologist, anesthesiologist, or surgeon. The doctor will look at the pattern of spikes and dips on your EKG to check the electrical activity in different parts of your heart. The spikes and dips are grouped into different sections that show how your heart is working

With this new invention a systematic way of interpreting an Electrocardiograph soon developed. The layout of the graph is as such: there are 4 columns which correspond to the leads; the first column – I, II, and III; the second column: aVR, AVL, aVF; the third V1-3; and the fourth V4-6. Each column is recorded simulation however they are not always displayed on the strip except for the last rhythm strip which occurs at the bottom of the tracing (lead II and V1).

This project, like many science fair projects, is the product of curiosity. A desire to know more about the supposed link between a prolonged QT interval and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Ioakeimidis, 2017) created a study with the intent to improve protocol for QT interval measurements in adult women. This was done by identifying the most accurate lead to use for QT interval measurements. A QT interval, an interval measured from a heartbeat displayed on a test known as an electrocardiogram (EKG), can be a predictor of fatal arrhythmias when prolonged. An electrocardiograph is the graphed results of an electrocardiogram. However, the leads used to record the heartbeat often provide twelve different measurements of the true QT interval. Which

Great post. I like the points you outlined about assessment of Mr. J. You started with maintaining ABC’s to checking lower extremities pulses to ensure that it is not cut off by the tight constrictive band of the eschar. ECG should be monitored at least the first 24 hours because Mr. J is prone to cardiac arrest due to high electrical voltage injury. Fluid resuscitation with 14 or 16 gauge preferably through unburned tissue, and infusion of lactated Ringer’s solution will help to prevent shock. Assessment of vital signs and pain is very important, the nurse should also assess for history of tetanus immunization because burn wounds are prone to tetanus. Mr.’s brief medical history is important in case he has any allergies, current medical

Some important concerns when placing ECG electrodes on a patient are making sure the patient does not have long thick hair where the electrode needs to go. If there is hair, it needs to be shaved in that area. Also if the patient is oily or wet, they should be cleaned and dried off before electrodes are placed on the body. It is important that the ECG leads are placed correctly because you need to get the correct result from the leads. The consequences of incorrect placements are that you can get the wrong results. By not putting the electrodes in the right place, it can completely throw off the right result which can cause doctors to not worry when they should. The medical assistant can take steps to ensure the ECG reading accurate by going

The nurse is writing a plan of care for a patient with a cardiac dysrhythmia. What would be the most appropriate goal for the patient?

Dr. Smith had ordered The ECG due to Mr. Adam complains about chest pain and pain radiating to his left arm and back. The ECG supports Mr. Adam’s diagnosis of MI because according to his ECG result, the ST segment does not look normal and it is raised or elevated. The ST segment is the time between the end of the QRS complex and the start of the T wave which represents the period of zero potential between ventricular depolarization and repolarization. The ST segment is used as baseline reference by both the PQ and TP segments. The PQ and the TP are diastolic potentials.

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) (1) is an inherited disease characterized by the progressive replacement of the myocardium by adipose and fibrous tissue (2) that predisposes to the development of ventricular tachycardia (VT) and to sudden cardiac death (SCD). This condition was described three decades ago, when fibro-fatty infiltration in the right ventricle was considered its pivotal indicator (3,4). It later became clear that the ARVC is mainly caused by mutations in the genes encoding for desmosomal proteins (1). This helped unveil that the disorder is often associated with biventricular manifestations (5) and the term "arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy" has also been proposed (1). The unmet need in the management

VI. Is an effective way to prevent and diagnose heart problems by: determining if the heart is abnormal

The heart is one of the most important organs in an organism’s body, no matter if they are aquatic, amphibian, or a mammal. This super organ works automatically, able to pump massive amounts of oxygen rich blood through the body by means of electrical impulses and the opening and closing of valves within its many layers. It is what keeps us and every other creature on this earth alive; so it is only natural for one to fear when there might be a problem with one’s heart. A cardiac arrhythmia can happen to anyone, no matter the age, race, or gender, and as such, doctors and scientist have spent years trying to better understand the heart and the way it functions so that they can try to prevent these problems and save millions of lives.

Recording an electrocardiogram or ECG, is a procedure which is performed daily all over the United Kingdom by thousands of healthcare workers and in particular nurses (Jacobson, 2000). The way in which this procedure is performed varies from geographical location to location and occasionally even more so, between staff on the same ward (Amos, 2000). This reason stated by Amos (2000), formed the basis of my decision to choose this topic.

The purpose of these lab exercises is to understand the function and importance of an electrocardiogram. This lab will demonstrate how stress levels or different elevations can affect human heart rate. Furthermore, the equipment used in the experiment will show the functions in the right and left arm; as well as, in the right and left ankles. Finally, the lab will serve a purpose as a way to know how to read an electrocardiogram and calculate the heart rate.

In regards to this week’s assignment on written instructions, I have chosen to write the topic on the steps to take in obtaining electrocardiogram, most commonly called ECG. An ECG is very important equipment not only in a hospital environment but also to outside facility because it can detect any abnormalities in a person’s heart status in the shortest time making it very efficient to start treatment as soon as possible. The audience that my instructions aims for are not only to those that have some medical background but also to some individuals who may have a basic understanding of some medical terms. They do not necessarily need to have some special skills in order to obtain an ECG. However, if they are to interpret the result of the recorded ECG, then additional learning and training is needed. These instructions are designed to be easily understood not only to healthcare professional as a form of refresher, but is also targeted to potential reader who would want to learn in obtaining an ECG.

Biopotential signals are electrical activities of the human body systems which are measured by potential fluctuations between points in living cells, tissues and organisms .In medicine field, certain biopotential signals are important as they are considering diagnosis and patient monitoring. These signals represent the activity of particular organs such as the heart, brain, muscles and many more. With the help of specialised electrodes, biopotential signals transduce low-noise and artefact-free signals to the organ or the body. A basic biopotential amplifier consists of an instrumentation amplifier. The amplifier should have several characteristics such as high amplification, input impedance and the ability to reject any electrical interference. These characteristics are needed to measure biopotentials signals. Other component can be added to the circuit in order to improve the signals; filter can be added to reduce electric interference, electric isolation and defibrillation shock protection. The electrical activity can originate from different tissues and organs sources. There are different sources of biopotential signals such as EEG, ECG, EMG; they are all based on the same principles however the signals will have smaller amplitudes. Electroencephalogram (EEG) records the electric activity of the