Cardiology · EKG Technician

EKG Technician: 12-Lead Interpretation

12-lead EKG axis, infarct patterns, and interpretation skills for EKG technicians.

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What is the normal QRS axis range in degrees?
-30 to +90 degrees
Which leads are the inferior leads?
II, III, aVF
Which leads are the anterior leads?
V1, V2, V3, V4
Which leads are the lateral leads?
I, aVL, V5, V6
ST elevation in II, III, and aVF indicates?
Inferior wall myocardial infarction
ST elevation in V1 through V4 indicates?
Anterior wall myocardial infarction
ST elevation in I and aVL indicates?
Lateral wall myocardial infarction
What is left axis deviation?
QRS axis more negative than -30 degrees
What is right axis deviation?
QRS axis more positive than +90 degrees
What is the normal PR interval?
0.12 to 0.20 seconds (3 to 5 small squares)
What is the normal QRS duration?
Less than 0.12 seconds (3 small squares)
What is the normal P wave duration?
Less than 0.12 seconds (3 small squares)
What does T wave inversion indicate?
Ischemia or prior myocardial infarction
What does peaked T wave indicate?
Hyperkalemia or acute myocardial infarction
What does ST depression indicate?
Ischemia, strain, or posterior wall infarction

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