Arrhythmias |
• American Heart Association |
This site answers the question “What are arrhythmias?” with a brief description of the heart, normal functioning, and basic symptoms and treatment. |
• University of Maryland Medicine |
This site contains some background information and tracings on normal rhythm, atrioventricular block, bradycardia, and ventricular tachycardia. |
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Arrhythmias - General |
• HeartPoint |
This site contains an animated electrical conduction system. A description of conduction follows. |
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Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death. |
• Gilead Har'El's Memorial Site |
This site answers questions about what arrhythmias are and how they occur, treatment of bradycardia and tachycardia, and sudden cardiac death and how it can be reversed. Includes some illustrations. |
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ECG Interpretation: Learning the Basics |
• RN.com |
Comprehensive site with explanations of components of the ECG, the ECG paper, various rhythms, and much more. Interspersed with quiz questions. Site concludes with rhythm strips for students to test their knowledge. |
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Ion Channels and Smooth Muscle |
• Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research |
Interesting article explaining ion movement through channels. |