EKG Flashcards 3

Front

Changes in breathing can cause

Back

sinus arrhythmia

Front

What is a flatline, associated with death called?

Back

asystole

Front

What color is the grounding electrode?

Back

green

Front

What do the chordae tendinae do for the heart?

Back

hold the valves in place, and shut them

Front

Faulty or leaking heart valves cause a noise called

Back

heart murmur

Front

What is the rhythm shown on the strip?

Back

Premature Ventricular Contraction

Front

What rhythm is shown on this strip?

Back

artificial pacemaker

Front

What is ischemia?

Back

lack of blood supply to the heart

Front

Lack of blood flow to the heart can cause

Back

angina

Front

The term MI refers to

Back

myocardial infarction: the heart suffers death due to insufficent blood flow to the heart