1.1 The ECG and its History

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What is the leading cause of death?

cardiovascular disease

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What is an electrocardiograph?

An instrument that records the hearts electrical activity

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What is an electrocardiogram?

The tracing of the electricity as it moves through the heart

<p>The tracing of the electricity as it moves through the heart</p>
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Who invented the first Electrocardiograph?

William Einthoven

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Why should the tracing (electrocardiogram) be accurate?

It is used to make decisions about a patients care

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What could happen in case of an inaccurate tracing (electrocardiogram) of the heart?

It can result in a wrong decision about the patient’s medication or treatment