Archive for May 7th, 2008

On an ECG, why does the ventricular contraction show up as a 3-part signal (QRS complex)?

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
Greg R asked:

The atrial contraction produces a simple signal (the P-wave).
What does each part of the QRS represent ?

I am an Anatomy & Physiology instructor.

Question posted courtesy of: Ryan

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