ECG Interpretation Made Easy - How to Read a 12 Lead EKG Systematically!

Learn the skills for confident EKG interpretation in an easy, step by step process. Includes:

- High yield review of all ECG waves, complexes, and intervals (p waves, QRS complexes, PR interval etc.).
- How to systematically read an EKG (and what a normal ECG looks like).
- Key physiology of the heart related to the 12-lead ECG.
- Clarification of ECG Basics: leads and vectors.
- Review of common ECG paper and tracing mistakes.
- Axis on ECG and precordial leads.
- The autonomic nervous system and impact on the electrocardiogram.
- Heart rate and automaticity related to ECG rhythms.
- The R to R interval.
- Rhythm, arrhythmias, and escape rhythms.
- Premature beats and pauses on EKG.
- Bigeminy, trigeminy, and tachyarrhythmias.
- V-tach and torsades de points.
- Atrial and ventricular flutter.
- WPW syndrome (Wolff-Parkinson-White) and WPW pattern.
- Atrial fibrillation and ventricular fibrillation on the 12 lead ECG.
- Heart blocks and escape rhythms.
- Bundle branch blocks, hemiblocks, and fascicular blocks.
- Hypertrophy (LVH) and atrial enlargement.
- COPD, PE, Hyperkalemia, Digoxin and the EKG.
- Many practice EKGs (that Dr. Seheult interprets step by step).
- EKG quizzes follow each video.

Dr. Seheult is famous for his ability to explain and illustrate key concepts with just enough detail so they are understood, not memorized... You won't become overburdened with too much ECG information too quickly.

Dr. Seheult will be your step by step mentor: reinforcing key cardiac physiology, explaining abnormal findings and how they develop in the first place, the appearance of a normal EKG, and a clinical perspective of electrocardiography nuances, scenarios, and rare findings.



Speaker: Roger Seheult, MD
Clinical and Exam Preparation Instructor
Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.

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Produced by Kyle Allred PA-C

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[mdgval]

I've been in practice 15 years, preparing for my board recertification. In the past I prepared by re-memorizing the rhythms and 'key' ekg findings. I have never truly understood so clearly, the reasoning behind every part of the EKG, and felt so comfortable and strong in approaching every line and why it all happens. Put it this way. I put my 12 year old son to watch with me, who is just learning the very basis of molecules and electricity. He followed along the first 7 videos (about 2 hours), with minimal need for me to explain some anatomy. He was able to answer the quiz questions and showed clear understanding. Really amazing, well done. Pay more money than you think you should, and when you're done, you will feel you made a good investment. When you sign up for an account, they will likely send a small discount code as well, but even full price, completely worth it.

[mfluffehxd]

thank you for this video, i am a 13 yo girl and my dream is to be a cardiologist, I just finished learning about the different types of Arrhythmias and Congenital Heart Diseases so I wanted to learn how to read an EKG and this was a very helpful video!

[heavenonthehorizon]

I am an RN working in critical care. I LOVE your videos. Thank you for putting these out.

[whitleywhitley]

this is helping me with my course in Sept 2023, explained here so much better than the book or the class instructor

[sewinghelp]

I am in nursing school. I love the simple explanations here that reinforce what I am learning. Thank you very much.

[robertsarhanmd]

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, if all Professors taught like you, we would be much better doctors.

[dominicdigginnursingstuden]

THANK YOU! I just started my NP practical and this was reccomended to me this was useful to help me interpet ECGs.

[cherubbell]

This example was great I’m a 7 yr RN transitioning from Behavioral Health into Telemetry and Ortho. In nursing school I compared the heart to a car battery as well. Thank you for this expounding of the heart, also I have come to the realization of who charges the heart for each pump of blood or life that goes through our bodies....

[diamondbirdy]

im taking my CCMA and this video is so so helpful! Especially since i havent take any previous medical courses and am learning everything for the first time! Thank you so much!

[batyaswiftyasgur]

This person is clear, helpful, and an excellent teacher. Kudos!

[jayallen]

I’m currently in EKG class now and i find this so helpful

[msurff]

Best ECG course on the internet. I am so glad I ran into this video. They also provide CE certificate for RN's in California at 10 contact hours for all the video. I'd recommend you watch the whole thing. The price is nice and if you work in the Telemetry, this is a must. Will take it every year. They should advertise this! Anyway, Dr. Seheult has great voice for learning and the videos explain everything! lol. He is perfect for teaching this complex material. Kudos!

[mikeslife]

by far best EKG video out there, thank you

[providencehealth]

Thank you for taking the time to teach, using digital media. Would like to see interactive sessions where members can be walked through EKG strips that are commonly found in ACLS cases.

[marcdinkin]

Beautifully and sensitively done, and aware of your audience...thank you!!!

[lorimoore]

This has to be the best explanation I have ever heard. Thank You!

[EfoghorJosephEzie]

The video is explained in such a simple way as to make it easy for a newbie to understand. Great job!

[ShadeTreeCardiology]

This is an excellent coverage of the basics and other things. I really dig it. I teach this stuff and I love how you deliver it.

[Imt_]

I am a Cardiologist in Franfurt.Just a magnificent video!.

[furies]

To be clear, I'm not a health professional. Just a very curious mind. But I don't think people understand how truly amazing our bodies are.