NURS 404 - Basic Electrocardiography

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This course is designed to provide an introduction to electrophysiology and electrocardiography. Anatomy, physiology, action potentials, and interpretation of cardiac rhythm strips are highlighted. Cardiac dysrthmias (including sinus, atrial, junctional, ventricular, AV blocks and placed rhythms), their causes, and treatment will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on strip analysis and critical thinking relative to treatment of dysrhythmias.