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Biomechanics Definition
Everyone has been to a mechanic before. Likely you took your car to him or her either for regular maintenance…
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Advanced Concepts 2 min read
Foundation Excavations
There are many different types of excavations performed during the construction of a project. For example, soil may be excavated…
Advanced Concepts 6 min read
Foundations
This section deals with the selection of the type of foundation. The selection of a particular type of foundation is…
General Concepts 6 min read
12-Lead ECG Placement Guide with Illustrations
As a non-invasive yet most valuable diagnostic tool, the 12-lead ECG records the heart’s electrical activity as waveforms. When interpreted…
General Concepts 5 min read
The ECG Leads, Polarity and Einthoven’s Triangle
There are three lead systems that make up the standard ECG: · Standard Limb Leads (Bipolar): I, IlI & III · Augmented Limb…
General Concepts 2 min read
Parts of an ECG
The standard ECG has 12 leads. Six of the leads are considered “limb leads” because they are placed on the…
General Concepts 3 min read
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test which measures the electrical activity of your heart to show whether or not it…
General Concepts 2 min read
High blood pressure: Tips for prevention
If you have risk factors for hypertension, you can take steps now to lower your risk for the condition and…
General Concepts 6 min read
How to understand high blood pressure readings
Two numbers create a blood pressure reading: Systolic pressure: This is the first, or top, number. It indicates the pressure in…
General Concepts 4 min read
What is high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to unhealthy levels. Your blood pressure measurement takes into…
General Concepts 5 min read
What is blood pressure?
When your heart beats, it pumps blood round your body to give it the energy and oxygen it needs. As…
General Concepts 5 min read
Transmission of Cardiac Impulse
1. Conduction over Atrial Muscle: Cardiac impulse originated at the S.A node is transmitted over both the atria like concentric…
