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Does the electrical activity of the heart precede mechanical activity?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes. It is the electrical activity that stimulates the mechanical activity.
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Why is defibrillation not effective when there is a total absence of venticular electrical activity in the heart?
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).
What is the medical term meaning procedure to assess the electrical activity of a patient's heart over a 24-hour period of normal activity?
The 24 ambulatory monitoring of the heart is called Holter monitoring
What is a cardiograph?
A cardiograph is an instrument designed to measure and record the electrical activity of the heart.
What does depolarization of the heart mean?
It is a positive wave in the hearts muscle cells, the process of electrical discharge and the flow of electrical activity.
Does an electrocardiogram record the electrical activity of the heart?
Yeah, that's its prime objective. The leads placed on the limbs can measure the heart's electrical activity, as the voltages generated in the heart are readily transmitted through the body to the limbs.
Is electrical activity of the heart distal to proximal?
No, electrical activity in the heart moves from proximal to distal.
Why is defibrillation not effective when there is a total absence of venticular electrical activity in the heart?
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).
What is the difference between an MRI and a EEG?
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.
What is recording of electrical activity of the heart?
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.
What does ECG measure?
The electrical activity of the heart.
How do you record the electrical activity of the heart?
The electrical activity of the heart is recorded using an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) machine. This machine detects the electrical signals generated by the heart and produces a graphical representation of the heart's electrical activity called an ECG tracing. Electrodes are placed on the skin to capture these signals and can help diagnose heart conditions.
What is the medical term meaning specialist in the study of 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.
What does an electrocardiogram show?
an electrocardiogram records the electrical activity of the heart, with this you can see the rhythm of the heart and the way it is contracting. This is a great diagnostic tool for health care professionals.
What is the medical term meaning procedure to assess the electrical activity of a patient's heart over a 24-hour period of normal activity?
The 24 ambulatory monitoring of the heart is called Holter monitoring
What does an electrocardiogram measure?
The electrical activity of the heart over time.
What does the ecg wave tracing represent?
Electrical Activity of the Heart
What is the medical term meaning different view of the electrical activity of the heart?
Each "lead" on a 12-lead EKG shows a different view of the electrical activity of th e heart.
