When you conclude an EKG, what are the different components that you need to observe and confirm before you disconnect the patient? Can you explain the difference between normal, abnormal, and artifacts? What is a Holter monitor? Under what circumstances would one be ordered for a patient? How do you use a Holter monitor? Educate a patient: What you will do before, during, and after an electrocardiogram or using a Holter monitor? List 5 medical cardiac conditions or diseases that you can diagnose with an electrocardiogram or Holter monitor.

When you conclude an EKG, what are the different components that you need to observe and confirm before you disconnect the patient? Can you explain the difference between normal, abnormal, and artifacts? What is a Holter monitor? Under what circumstances would one be ordered for a patient? How do you use a Holter monitor? Educate a patient: What you will do before, during, and after an electrocardiogram or using a Holter monitor? List 5 medical cardiac conditions or diseases that you can diagnose with an electrocardiogram or Holter monitor.

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