Advanced 12 Lead EKG Interpretation: Must-Know EKGs

Author(s): Herrmann Cheryl D

Contact Hours 1.00

CERP A 1.00

Expires Dec 31, 2026

Topics: ECG, Cardiovascular

Population: Adult

Role: APRN, Staff

Fees
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00

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Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Tall R waves, deep QRS complexes, deeply inverted t waves, delta waves, S1, Q3, T3…it is essential you be able to recognize them, and know their significance, as well as what further workup may be needed. This session teaches you how to recognize subtle and high-risk signs on a 12 lead EKG to prevent devastating outcomes. Wellens syndrome, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, Brugada syndrome, myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries, pulmonary hypertension and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy are just a few of the EKGs discussed.

Objectives

  • Identify subtle EKG changes and high-risk EKG signs on the 12 lead.
  • Discuss the pathophysiology behind EKG changes and immediate actions to take.
  • Analyze 12 lead EKGs to identify abnormal signs.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

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The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

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Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.