Let’s break it down. The ECG is one of the most powerful tools in medicine and it’s non-invasive, quick, and full of clues about the heart’s health. An ECG helps detect: • Your heart’s rate and rhythm • Electrical conduction issues • Silent or active heart attacks • Electrolyte imbalances and effects of certain medications • Even if a chamber is enlarged! What do the waves mean? • P wave = atrial depolarization • QRS complex = ventricular depolarization • T wave = ventricular repolarization…
