title: The role of anatomy and physiology in interpreting ECGs.
abstract: The first of two articles on electrocardiography examines the anatomy and physiology of the heart in relation to the interpretation of electrocardiograms. It assumes the reader has a basic knowledge of the heart. Next week, part two provides practical guidelines on how to record and interpret electrocardiograms, explaining how to identify dysrhythmias and clarify abnormalities with patients.
authors.affiliation: Intensive Care Unit, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro.
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roberts
mesh_terms: D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D006321:Heart / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans