EKG Module 5 Basic Cardiac Anatomy

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• right ventricle

• left ventricle

• aorta

• pulmonary artery

Identify the structure

• right coronary artery

• left coronary artery

• pulmonary artery

• aorta

Artifact:

• Patient becomes dislodged from the electrode or broken wires.

• Improper calibration of the device.

• Interference from nearby electronic devices.

• Incorrect placement of the electrodes.

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• superior vena cava

• inferior vena cava

• pulmonary artery

• aorta

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• internodal pathways

• sinoatrial node

• atrioventricular node

• bundle of His

SA node artery

• Branches from the RCA (Right circumflex artery)

• Branches from the LCA (Left circumflex artery)

• Branches from the LAD (Left anterior descending artery)

• Branches from the Aorta

What is #2

• pulmonary artery

• aorta

• coronary artery

• jugular vein

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• superior vena cava

• pulmonary artery

• inferior vena cava

• aorta

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• Right and left bundle branches

• Aorta and pulmonary artery

• Superior and inferior vena cava

• Left atrium and right atrium

Artifact: Wandering baseline

• Improper skin prep, leaving traces of oil or gel on the skin.

• Excessive movement during the procedure.

• Using outdated equipment.

• Incorrect electrode placement.