No, electrical activity in the heart moves from proximal to distal.
Distal
The blood moves in a lateral direction to the distal right thumb. Then the blood comes back in a proximal direction toward the medial body, where the heart is located.
No the kidneys are proximal to the bladder. The urethra is distal to the bladder.
Incorrect. When selecting an IV site, you typically start proximally (closer to the heart) and work distally (further away from the heart) for better flow and to preserve veins for future use.
An electrocardiogram (ECG) records the heart's electrical activity, showing the heart's rhythm and any abnormalities in the heart's electrical system.
Yes. It is the electrical activity that stimulates the mechanical activity.
It is proximal as the knee is closer to the median / midline of the body than the foot. The foot is distal. Distal suggests a structure being further away from the median plane or the root of the limb than another structure in the limb. Proximal refers to a structure being closer to the median plane or root of the limb than another structure in the limb
When there is no electrical activity in the heart (asystole), the AED won't start the heart as drugs are required to start the heart. The AED will only re-set the heart from abnormal electrical activity (such as V-Tach or V-Fib).
Both measure electrical activity -- the ECG in the heart and the EEG in the brain.An EEG is an electroencephalogram and an ECG also known as an EKG is an electrocardiogram. An EEG records brainwave/electrical activity. An ECG records the electrical activity that the heart produces.
Recording of electrical activity of the heart is called an electrocardiogram (ECG). It is a non-invasive test that measures the electrical signals that control the heart's rhythm and can help diagnose heart conditions such as arrhythmias, heart attacks, and abnormal heart rhythms. It is performed by placing electrodes on the skin that detect the electrical impulses of the heart.
The electrical activity of the heart.
A Cardiologist is a Medical Specialist dealing with Heart problems. Cardiac electrophysiologists specialize in the electrical activity of the heart.