Unit 2 Discussion – Electrocardiogram 22 unread replies.22 replies. Discussion:

Unit 2 Discussion – Electrocardiogram
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Discussion: Unit 2,
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
Instructions
Please complete the following steps for your discussion post and response.
Based on what your last name starts with, use the key listed below to identify what your assigned component of the EKG is for this discussion:
Last name starts with A-E = P Wave
Last name starts with F-J = QRS Complex
Last name starts with K-O = PR interval
Last name starts with P-T = Heart rate and heart rhythm
Last name starts with U-Z = T wave
Describe and explain your assigned component in relation to the heart’s physiology. Discuss what this represents for the heart function. Make sure to relate this to the cardiac cycle and the cardiac conduction system.
Pick a homeostatic imbalance that can disrupt your assigned component. Describe this condition. Discuss how this imbalance will change your assigned component of the EKG. Discuss the implications on the function of the organ and organ system.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.