EKG Strips - Lessons, Quiz

EKG Strip Interpretation

We provide several ways to practice EKG strip interpretation:

Practice Drills
ECG Quiz
ECG Guide
ECG Basic Training Lessons

Each of these training methods is summarized below.

How Electrocardiograms Work - ECG Strips

To briefly summarize the components of a normal EKG strip, it consist of components which indicate electrical events during one heart beat. These waveforms are labeled P, Q, R, S, T and U.

P wave is the first short upward movement of the ECG tracing. It indicates that the atria are contracting, pumping blood into the ventricles.

The QRS complex, normally beginning with a downward deflection, Q; a larger upwards deflection, a peak (R); and then a downwards S wave. The QRS complex represents ventricular depolarization and contraction.

The PR interval indicates the transit time for the electrical signal to travel from the sinus node to the ventricles.

T wave is normally a modest upwards waveform representing ventricular repolarization.

EKG strip with P Wave, PR Interval, QRS complex and T wave

EKG Practice Strips and Drills

Using multiple choice questions and answers, users are asked to identify arrhythmia tracings. Digital calipers are available to assist in analyzing each EKG practice strip. Feedback is provided after each response.

EKG Practice Strips

EKG Strip Reference Guide

Our EKG strips guide provides information about many types of arrhythmias. For each practice EKG strip we provide multiple electrocardiogram tracings. Electrocardiogram analysis is provided using a concise summary of the EKG's key features. Tracing features can be measured using our digital calipers.

EKG Strip Guide

EKG Strips Lessons - Introduction

The focus of this introductory EKG course is to provide a tutorial about the main features of EKGs along with a method for analyzing ECGs. This method includes assessment of rhythm, calculating heart rate, observing P-wave forms, measurement of intervals and segments and the evaluation of other relevant waves. EKG practice exercises serve to reinforce the lesson content.