This course provides a brief summary and overview of the heart's components and functional properties as background for a discussion about electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation. It also provides guidance on calculating heart rate on the EKG, autonomic nervous system effects, and how to assess sinus rhythm.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
~ Define the heart's electrophysiologic properties, electrical conduction and mechanical response systems
~ Interpret normal EKG waveforms
~ Calculate heart rate on the EKG
~ Assess the effects of the autonomic nervous system
~ Assess normal sinus rhythm
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