Interpreting the ECG has always been a challenge for both students and qualified health professionals. Often practitioners order for this investigation in an attempt to help make a diagnosis or at least pick something up but are often left bewildered when they get back the ECG tracing and do not really fully understand what they are looking at.
Remember, this book is not intended to turn you into an expert diagnostician as this takes years of practice however, we focus on a strictly “No BS” policy and aim to give you clear cut and concise information that is not too basic nor too complicated for you to understand. We believe this will put you in a great position to shine on ward rounds.
By the time you finish these pages, you'll be well on your way to feeling more confident interpreting basic ECG findings. Read through this guide in a systematic order to understand how to interpret the ECG and by the end of this guide you will say “What was so difficult about the ECG?” So, take a deep breath, grab your piece of paper and let’s go!
If you still do not understand after reading this guide, find time to watch our YouTube ECG bootcamp series for further clarity.