Archive for April, 2008

The T wave on an ECG tracing represents?

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
book worm asked:

a) atrial depolarization
b) atrial repolarization
c) ventricular depolarization
d)ventricular repolarization
e) ventricular contraction

i think its d) ventricular repolarization but I’m not sure. If I’m wrong, can you correct me and tell me why? THANKS!

Question posted courtesy of: Lonnie

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is there a cardiologist in the house?

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
Amanda asked:

My docter told me i have an irregular heart beat. He said i have “premature atrial contractions”. What exactly does this mean? A friend told me to avoid stimulants, is she right?

info would be much appreciated!

Question posted courtesy of: Jeffery

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