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Electrocardiograms

Electrocardiograms. By: Dief. Outline. History Intro to Heart conduction system Standard 12 lead EKG How EKG’s are used in the medical world. History. Dr. Willem Einthoven developed the first ever EKG ( e lectro k ardio g ram) around 1901. Standard 12 lead ECG. Standard 12 lead ECG.

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Electrocardiograms

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  1. Electrocardiograms By: Dief

  2. Outline • History • Intro to Heart conduction system • Standard 12 lead EKG • How EKG’s are used in the medical world

  3. History • Dr. Willem Einthoven developed the first ever EKG (electrokardiogram) around 1901

  4. Standard 12 lead ECG

  5. Standard 12 lead ECG

  6. Medical Uses • Diagnose problems with the heart such as blockages that may lead to heart failure • Cardiologists use them when performing catheterizations. • Used to watch the heart’s activity while under anesthesia.

  7. Questions?

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