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| Chapters | CE Credits | Validity | Cost | Duration | ECC | Exam Attempts | Wallet Card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 6.0 | 2 Years | $119.00 | 3-4 Hrs | Compliant | Unlimited | Download/Print/Mail |
When you’re dealing with cardiac emergencies, knowing how the heart works isn’t just helpful; it’s essential. This chapter of your ACLS Certification Course breaks down the heart’s structure and electrical system so you can better understand what’s behind the rhythms you see on a monitor.
The heart is a hollow muscle with four chambers that work together to keep blood moving through the body.
Here’s how blood flows through the heart:
The cells in the heart muscle can generate and respond to electrical signals without outside input. These impulses make the heart contract.
The signal follows this path:
This entire electrical cycle shows up on an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG). It’s a common tool used to check how the heart is functioning and to detect possible problems.
An ECG can help:
To read an ECG accurately, it’s important to understand what a normal rhythm looks like.
Each heartbeat creates a repeating wave pattern, made up of several parts:
This chapter in your online ACLS course gives you the foundation you’ll need to understand ECG rhythms and respond to cardiac events with confidence.
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