Electrocardiogram 3: cardiac rhythm and conduction abnormalities

This article has been double-blind peer reviewed

In this article…

• Types of rhythm and conduction defects that can be seen on an electrocardiogram

• How to assess rhythm disorders clinically

• Knowledge of the unique rythmns of different disorders

Abstract

This is the last in a three-part series on using an electrocardiogram to assess the heart’s electrical activity. In this article, the focus is on cardiac rhythm and conduction abnormalities of the heart, which all have unique presenting characteristics. These characteristics include ectopic beats, tachycardias and atrioventricular block.