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13. General Information About the Heart and ECG Measurements

About the ECG Waveform

The ECG waveform shows the rhythm of your heartbeat during the 30-second measurement and displays the electrical activity causing the heart to beat. The waveform for each heartbeat shows the progress of the electrical impulse across and through the heart.

Ventrcular contraction (QRS complex)

Atrial contraction (P wave)

Re-polarization (T wave)

The first peak indicates the spread of the impulse over the atria and the beginning of their contraction. This is known as the P wave. The second peak indicates the spread of the impulse over the ventricles and the beginning of their contraction. This is known as the QRS complex. The third peak indicates the activity as the heart relaxes (re-polarization), and is known as the T wave.

What is Arrhythmia?

Arrhythmia is a condition where the heartbeat rhythm is abnormal due to flaws in the bio-electrical system that drives the heartbeat. Typical symptoms are skipped heartbeats, premature contraction, an abnormally rapid (tachycardia) or slow (bradycardia) pulse. This can be caused by heart disease, ageing, physical predisposition, stress, lack of sleep, fatigue etc.

Arrhythmia can only be diagnosed by a doctor through a special examination.

What is Ischemia?

Ischemia is a condition in which insufficient oxygen is supplied to parts of the heart or other parts of the body. This is usually due to a blockage or partial blockage of an artery.

Ischemia can only be diagnosed by a doctor through a special examination.

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Omron HCG-801 instruction manual About the ECG Waveform, What is Arrhythmia?, What is Ischemia?

HCG-801 specifications

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