ECG's Flashcards
1
Q
what is an electrocardiogram (ECG)?
A
a graph showing the amount of electrical activity in the heart during the cardiac cycle
2
Q
what is tachycardia?
A
fast heartbeat (over 100bpm)
3
Q
what is bradycardia?
A
slow heartbeat (under 60bpm)
4
Q
what is fibrillation?
A
irregular, fast heartbeat
5
Q
what is ectopic heartbeat?
A
early or extra heartbeats