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15 Cards in this Set
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An irregular heart rhythm; also termed arrhythmia.
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Dysrhythmia
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A conductor of electricity, which is used to promote contact between the body and the electrocardiograph.
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Electrodes
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The length of a wave or the length of a wave with a segment.
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Interval
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Deficiency of blood in a body part.
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Ischemia
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The portion of the electrocardiogram between two waves.
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Segment
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Refers to amount, extent, size, abundance or fullness.
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Amplitude
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Additional electrical activity picked up by the electrocardiograph that interferes with the normal appearance of the electrocardiogram cycles.
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Artifact
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Buildup of fibrous plaques of fatty deposits and cholesterol on the inner walls of the coronary arteries.
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Atherosclerosis
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The graphic representation of a heartbeat.
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ECG cycle
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The flat horizontal line that separates the various waves of the electrocardiogram cycle.
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Baseline
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One complete heartbeat.
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Cardiac Cycle
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The instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart.
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Electrocardiograph
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Refers to an electrocardiogram that is within normal limits.
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Normal Sinus Rhythm (NSR)
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There are 10 things placed on a patient when recording an ECG. What is this called?
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Electrodes
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There are 12 wires that provide electrical photographs of the hearts activity. What is this called?
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Leads
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