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What is the main physiological event represented by the QRS complex?
What is the main physiological event represented by the QRS complex?
- Ventricular repolarization
- Atrial contraction
- Ventricular depolarization (correct)
- Atrial depolarization
What triggers the formation of the QRS complex?
What triggers the formation of the QRS complex?
- Ventricular repolarization
- Atrial contraction
- Blood flow into the atria
- Depolarization wave spreading through the ventricles (correct)
Which of the following statements is true regarding the QRS complex?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the QRS complex?
- It reflects the electrical activity of the ventricles. (correct)
- It is solely caused by atrial activity.
- It occurs after the ventricles contract.
- It is linked to the heart's pacemaker function.
During which phase of the cardiac cycle does the QRS complex occur?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle does the QRS complex occur?
What does the depolarization wave in the ventricles lead to?
What does the depolarization wave in the ventricles lead to?
What is the T wave in an ECG primarily identified as?
What is the T wave in an ECG primarily identified as?
How long after depolarization does the repolarization process typically occur in ventricular muscle?
How long after depolarization does the repolarization process typically occur in ventricular muscle?
What type of wave does the T wave represent on an ECG?
What type of wave does the T wave represent on an ECG?
In which part of the heart does the T wave predominantly occur?
In which part of the heart does the T wave predominantly occur?
What physiological event is associated with the T wave in an ECG reading?
What physiological event is associated with the T wave in an ECG reading?
What physiological process primarily generates the T wave in an electrocardiogram?
What physiological process primarily generates the T wave in an electrocardiogram?
Which phase of the cardiac cycle is represented by the T wave?
Which phase of the cardiac cycle is represented by the T wave?
What happens in the heart during the T wave event?
What happens in the heart during the T wave event?
The T wave indicates the electrical activity associated with which phase of heart function?
The T wave indicates the electrical activity associated with which phase of heart function?
Which of the following correctly describes the significance of the T wave in cardiac physiology?
Which of the following correctly describes the significance of the T wave in cardiac physiology?
What does an ECG primarily help us measure?
What does an ECG primarily help us measure?
What is considered a segment in an ECG?
What is considered a segment in an ECG?
In what way is the P-Q or P-R interval significant in an ECG?
In what way is the P-Q or P-R interval significant in an ECG?
What defines the beginning and end of a segment in an ECG?
What defines the beginning and end of a segment in an ECG?
Which of the following best describes the significance of the electrical activity recorded by an ECG?
Which of the following best describes the significance of the electrical activity recorded by an ECG?
What does the ECG help identify when there is an infarction in a specific area of the heart?
What does the ECG help identify when there is an infarction in a specific area of the heart?
What condition is indicated when the heart rate is more than 100 beats per minute?
What condition is indicated when the heart rate is more than 100 beats per minute?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of analyzing an ECG in cases of infarction?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of analyzing an ECG in cases of infarction?
Why is it important to use an ECG when heart conditions are suspected?
Why is it important to use an ECG when heart conditions are suspected?
In the context of heart conditions, what is the consequence of experiencing tachycardia?
In the context of heart conditions, what is the consequence of experiencing tachycardia?
What does the P-Q interval represent in the cardiac cycle?
What does the P-Q interval represent in the cardiac cycle?
What occurs at the beginning of the QRS complex?
What occurs at the beginning of the QRS complex?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the P wave and QRS complex?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the P wave and QRS complex?
How is the P-Q interval measured?
How is the P-Q interval measured?
Which function does the P-Q interval serve in the context of heart activity?
Which function does the P-Q interval serve in the context of heart activity?
Flashcards
What is the QRS complex?
What is the QRS complex?
The QRS complex represents the electrical activity of the ventricles as they prepare to contract.
What does the electrical activity during the QRS complex represent?
What does the electrical activity during the QRS complex represent?
The QRS complex reflects the depolarization of the ventricles. This means the electrical signal is spreading across the ventricles, preparing them to contract.
How is the QRS complex seen?
How is the QRS complex seen?
The QRS complex appears on an electrocardiogram (ECG) as a series of spikes and dips, representing the electrical changes in the ventricles.
What are the ventricles in the heart?
What are the ventricles in the heart?
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Why is the QRS complex important?
Why is the QRS complex important?
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T wave
T wave
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Repolarization
Repolarization
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Depolarization
Depolarization
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Ventricles
Ventricles
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Electrocardiogram (ECG) waves
Electrocardiogram (ECG) waves
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What does the T wave represent on an ECG?
What does the T wave represent on an ECG?
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When does the repolarization wave (T wave) occur?
When does the repolarization wave (T wave) occur?
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What is an electrocardiogram (ECG)?
What is an electrocardiogram (ECG)?
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What does the T wave represent in terms of the heart's function?
What does the T wave represent in terms of the heart's function?
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What is the T wave?
What is the T wave?
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What is the electrical activity of the heart?
What is the electrical activity of the heart?
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What is the ECG used for?
What is the ECG used for?
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What is a segment on an ECG?
What is a segment on an ECG?
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What is the P-Q or P-R interval?
What is the P-Q or P-R interval?
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What is an interval on an ECG?
What is an interval on an ECG?
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Tachycardia
Tachycardia
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QRS complex
QRS complex
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Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
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P-Q Interval
P-Q Interval
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Atria
Atria
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Study Notes
Electrocardiography
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a recording of the heart's electrical activity, measured by electrodes on the chest
- The ECG represents the electrical activation of the heart muscle
- The ECG shows depolarization and repolarization of the heart chambers (atria and ventricles).
ECG Waves and Intervals
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P wave: Atrial depolarization
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QRS complex: Ventricular depolarization
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T wave: Ventricular repolarization
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PR interval: Time from the start of the P wave to the start of the QRS complex. Represents atrial depolarization and conduction through the AV node
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Normal PR interval is 0.12-0.20 seconds
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QT interval: Time from beginning of the Q wave(or R wave) to the end of the T wave .
- Reflects the time it takes for the ventricles to depolarize and repolarize
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R-R interval: Time from the beginning of one R wave to the start of the next R wave. Calculates heart rate (e.g., 1500 / # of small squares between R waves)
- Normal heart rate is about 60-100 beats/min
ECG Leads
- 12 leads are used to get a comprehensive view of the heart's electrical activity from multiple angles.
- Leads are placed on specific locations of the body (arms and legs and chest).
- Bipolar leads (I, II, III) measure the electrical difference between two limb electrodes (Right arm, Left arm, Left leg)
- Augmented unipolar leads (aVR, aVL, aVF) measure the electrical activity at each limb electrode.
- They enhance the voltage detected compared with standard bipolar limb leads.
- Precordial leads (V1-V6) are placed on the chest to record the electrical activity of the heart from different locations on the anterior, lateral, and inferior surfaces.
Heart Rate Interpretation
- Heart rate is calculated by looking at R wave intervals on an ECG and calculating the number of small boxes between each wave.
- Heart rate is considered tachycardia if the rate is over 100 beats/minute.
- Heart rate is considered bradycardia if the rate is below 60 beats/minute.
Arrhythmias (irregular Heartbeat)
- Sinus Tachycardia: Heart rate over 100 beats/minute.
- Sinus Bradycardia: Heart rate less than 60 beats/minute.
- Sinus Arrhythmia: Heart rate varies with breathing.
Relationship Between ECG and Cardiac Cycle
- The ECG waveforms correspond to electrical activity occurring during the cardiac cycle's phases.
- Depolarization precedes contraction and repolarization precedes relaxation.
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