EKG Learning

ECGs, or electrocardiograms, help medical professionals read the electrical activity of a patient’s heart. ECGs are simple yet essential machines that allow nurses, nurse practitioners, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to quickly read a patient’s cardiac rhythm and identify other cardiac issues. In this article, we’ll take a look at what normal electrocardiogram intervals are […]

While it may seem like a complex concept, with the right instruction, learning how to read an ECG is a lot less daunting than it may seem. The real trick to learning to read and interpret ECGs is to follow a system. A systematic approach, such as the one taught in our ECG interpretation courses, […]

Although electrocardiograms (ECGs/EKGs) are performed routinely, they are not always done correctly and consistently. As such, I wrote this article to explain the proper electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) setup and lead placement. The goal is to help standardize all ECGs. Background For decades, I noticed a significant inconsistency in the way electrocardiograms are performed.  I asked nurses, […]

You look at an electrocardiogram (ECG) and it says “rSR prime in lead V1 or V2” or “borderline left axis deviation.” What does that mean and what do you do? You’re not alone! Many healthcare professionals encounter common, yet puzzling ECG findings that can be challenging to interpret and manage. In this article, I’ll review […]

Yearly, medical students come to me and ask, “Why do I need to learn how to read an ECG?” This is often followed by “What is the best and easiest way to learn to read them?” For a cardiologist, the answer is simple, “This is what I do for a living.” For the average medical […]