Electrocardiography

Front

The process by which a graphic pattern is created from the electrical impulses generated within the heart as it pumps is called ?

Back

Electrocardiography

Front

Any irrelevant object or mark observed when examining specimens or graphic records is called?

Back

Artifact

Front

The release of electrical energy within the cells of the heart

Back

Depolarization

Front

What are placed on specific areas of the body to detect the heart’s electrical activity?

Back

Electrodes

Front

A view of a specific area of the heart on an electrocardiogram is called?

Back

lead

Front

A 12 Lead EKG uses how many electrodes?

Back

10

Front

Irregularities in heart rhythm are called?

Back

dysrhythmias

Front

The tracing obtained using an ECG is called a?

Back

Rhythm Strip