ECG Flashcards
1
Q
What does the S wave represent (on an ECG)?
A
Depolarisation of Purkyne fibres
2
Q
What does the T wave represent (on an ECG)?
A
Ventricular repolarisation + relaxation
3
Q
What does the R wave represent (on an ECG)?
A
Depolarisation of ventricles
4
Q
What does the Q wave represent (on an ECG)?
A
Depolarisation of septum
5
Q
What does the QRS complex represent (on an ECG)?
A
Ventricular depolarisation + therefore contraction (via bundle of His + Purkyne fibres)
6
Q
What does the P wave of an ECG represent (on an ECG)?
A
Atrial depolarisation
7
Q
What does the P-QRS-T complex represent?
A
- Depolarisation of the atria & ventricles
- Repolarisation of the atria & ventricles
