Conquering the ECG - Physiology
By Abdul-Latif Kehinde, Hugo Mathew

Reviewed by Dr Sarah Blake, Cardiology Registrar (ST7)
ECG Medicine
This course covers the essential aspects of ECG interpretation, linking to cardiac physiology and offering a systematic approach to understanding ECG traces.

 1.5 hours   5 Sections
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Conquering the ECG - Physiology
By Abdul-Latif Kehinde, Hugo Mathew
Cardiology

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Content
This course offers a comprehensive guide to ECG interpretation, integrating cardiac physiology with systematic analysis. Designed for early-year medical students and anyone seeking a solid foundation in ECG interpretation, it provides the foundation needed to understand and accurately interpret ECG traces, a crucial skill for bedside diagnostics.
You Will Learn to:
Understand the basics of ECG setup and how to calculate heart rate and rhythm
Explore vector basics and the different ECG leads
Determine the cardiac axis and recognize axis deviation
Link ECG findings to cardiac anatomy
Master the physiology behind ECG traces and apply it to clinical interpretation
Prerequisites
A general understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology
Sections
Introduction   5 parts
— Introduction
— Riding the Waves
— Calculating Rate
— Determining Rhythm
— Quiz 1
The Set Up   2 parts
— Setting Up an ECG
— Quiz 2
Lead Us to Success   6 parts
— Vector Basics
— Standard Limb Leads
— Augmented Leads
— Precordial Leads
— Links to Anatomy
— Quiz 3
Cardiac Axis   4 parts
— Cardiac Axis
— Axis Deviation
— Determining Axis Deviation
— Quiz 4
Physiology and Interpretation   2 parts
— Putting It All Together
— The Grand Finale
About the Authors
Abdul-Latif Kehinde, Year 4 MBBS, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry
Hugo Mathew, Year 4 MBBS, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry