ELECTROCARDIOGRAM: PERFORMING -- AN OVERVIEW

Course overview

An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) creates a graph of the electrical activity of the heart that can be used to assess heart rate, evaluate pacemaker function, detect conduction and structural abnormalities, and identify the presence of ischemia. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of how to perform an EKG. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.