Ch. 3 Notes: The Electrocardiograph Flashcards

1
Q

What produces the complete picture of the heart’s electrical activity?

A

The 12-lead ECG

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2
Q

What indicates how the heart is functioning electrically?

A

The ECG waveform

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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

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