Archive for January 3rd, 2010

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

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010
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.

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