Electrocardiograms Flashcards by Sarah Smailes

Q

P Wave

A

Depolarisation when atria contracts

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QRS Complex

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Depolarisation when ventricles contract

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Q

T Wave

A

Ventricles repolarising (relax)

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Q

Calculate Heart Rate

A

60 / length of a heartbeat

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Q

Tachycardia

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Faster heart rate (usually above 100)

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Bradycardia

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Slower heart rate (usually less than 60)

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