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Class 3 (Potassium channel blocker) - Low or no potassium = Lethal Class 4 (Calcium channel blocker) V N D- Diltiazem
ECG Transformed visualization procedure (impulses to rhythms) Electrodes/ leads placed on the skin measure the direction of the hearts electrical current
Information that can be determined via ECG Conduction disturbances Electrical effects of medications and electrolytes Mass of cardiac muscle Presence of ischemic damage (ST elevation ung tinitignan pag may MI) Orientation of the heart in the chest
Waveform = deflection or movement away from the line Segment = line between 2 waves (ST segment Interval = wave + segment (PR interval) Isoelectric line = same P WAVES Rhythm Regular Present Indiscernible Absent