Heart disease has become a significant medical concern in the US over the past several years and now accounts for around 800,000 deaths each year. The magnitude of this problem can be demonstrated by the fact that more people die from cardiac illness each year than from all forms of cancer combined. As the population grows and people retire, the use of procedures like electrocardiograms (ECG) to diagnose and treat heart conditions rises. Those planning to work in the cardiac industry should be familiar with aspects of evaluation like the ECG axis.

An Overview of the Electrocardiogram

The electrocardiogram is one of the most common noninvasive procedures used in cardiac care today to record the electrical activity of the heart. In most cases, a series of electrodes are placed on the patient’s chest and attached to a recording device. As electrical impulses travel through the heart, the electrodes pick up signals and transmit … Click Here to Continue Reading