Introduction to Electrophysiology and Basics of ECG

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Updated 29 Jul 2025 36 Ratings
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In this lecture, cardiac clinical nurse educator Stephanie Oxley provides a foundational understanding of cardiac electrophysiology and the basics of electrocardiography (ECG). She covers the anatomy of the heart's electrical conduction system and addresses and explains the pathophysiology of common ECG abnormalities, including atrial fibrillation, sinus node dysfunction and ventricular arrhythmias.

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