The Basics of ECG Interpretation (Part 2 – Rate, Rhythm and Axis)
The ECG Tracing In Part 1 of ‘The Basics of ECG Interpretation’, we learnt that the ECG is a simple diagnostic test that records the electrical activity of the heart over a set time period. The ECG machine does this by creating a trace in which voltage is plotted on...
The Basics of ECG Interpretation (Part 1 – Anatomy and Physiology)
What is an ECG? The electrocardiogram, or ECG, is a simple diagnostic test which records the electrical activity of the heart over a set time period via the process of attaching a series of electrodes at particular points on a patient’s body. Many medical students,...
Making the Most of Your Memory
“Memory is the treasure house of the mind wherein the monuments thereof are kept and preserved” – Thomas Fuller Tricks of the mind There are numerous methods and tricks available that you can use to help you recall information. I have tried all of the ones I...
