Cardiology_ECG Flashcards
1
Q
P-wave
A
Atrial depolarization
atrial repolarization is masked by QRS complex
2
Q
PR interval
A
Conduction delay through AV node
usually <200msec
3
Q
QRS complex
A
Ventricular depolarization
normally <120msec
4
Q
QT interval
A
Mechanical contraction of the ventricles
5
Q
T wave
A
Ventricular repolarization
T-wave inversion may indicate recent MI
6
Q
ST segment
A
Isoelectric, ventricles depolarized
7
Q
U-wave: cause?
A
Caused by hypokalemia, bradycardia
8
Q
Speed of conduction?
atria, ventricles, Purkinje fibers, AV node
A
Purkinje > atria > ventricles > AV node
9
Q
Natural pacemakers of the heart?
A
SA > AV > bundle of His / Purkinje / ventricles