A B C In the above EKGS, A is normal The EKG in B represents Heart block dropped Damage caused by a heart attack O Tachycardia Bradychardia O Ventricular fibrillation

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## Understanding EKGs

The image displays three electrocardiograms (EKGs) labeled A, B, and C. 

### Descriptions

- **EKG A**: This EKG is indicated as normal. It shows a regular pattern of P waves, QRS complexes, and T waves, indicating a healthy cardiac rhythm.

- **EKG B**: This EKG exhibits a pattern that needs to be analyzed for potential cardiac anomalies.

- **EKG C**: This EKG includes an annotation indicating "dropped QRS," which suggests an irregularity where some QRS complexes are absent.

### Quiz

**The EKG in B represents:**

- ○ Heart block
- ○ Damage caused by a heart attack
- ○ Tachycardia
- ○ Bradycardia
- ○ Ventricular fibrillation

Use this information to determine what EKG B might represent by examining its pattern and considering the listed conditions.
Transcribed Image Text:## Understanding EKGs The image displays three electrocardiograms (EKGs) labeled A, B, and C. ### Descriptions - **EKG A**: This EKG is indicated as normal. It shows a regular pattern of P waves, QRS complexes, and T waves, indicating a healthy cardiac rhythm. - **EKG B**: This EKG exhibits a pattern that needs to be analyzed for potential cardiac anomalies. - **EKG C**: This EKG includes an annotation indicating "dropped QRS," which suggests an irregularity where some QRS complexes are absent. ### Quiz **The EKG in B represents:** - ○ Heart block - ○ Damage caused by a heart attack - ○ Tachycardia - ○ Bradycardia - ○ Ventricular fibrillation Use this information to determine what EKG B might represent by examining its pattern and considering the listed conditions.
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