ECGs Flashcards
1
Q
what does an ECG stand for?
A
Electro cardio graph
2
Q
What is an ECG used for?
A
To check and monitor the electrical activity of the heart
3
Q
What is a p wave?
A
The electrical activity during the atrial systole
4
Q
what is a QRS complex?
A
Electrical activity during ventrical systole
5
Q
what is a T wave?
A
ventricular repolarisation - recovery of ventricular walls