What are the components to an electrocardiogram and what is the rhythm strip actually reading?
An EKG or electrocardiogram records the electric current of your heart beat. The components are identified in complexes and waves. P wave, QRS complex and T wave. Each component signifies normalcy or abnormal readings of your heart. An abnormal EKG can identify an irregular heart rhythm or perhaps cardiac damage to your heart.
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