Ch. 3 Notes: The Electrocardiograph Flashcards
1
Q
What produces the complete picture of the heart’s electrical activity?
A
The 12-lead ECG
2
Q
What indicates how the heart is functioning electrically?
A
The ECG waveform
3
Q
What does each lead in a 12-ECG produce?
A
A single view from multiple slightly different angles which gets a more clear idea of the electrical activity of the heart