ECG BASICS – Illustrated ECG Carousel (12 Slides)

A 12-slide illustrated guide to ECG fundamentals, from electrical conduction and electrode placement to arrhythmias, acute ischemia and systematic interpretation. Swipe sideways or use the arrows and dots; tap a slide to view it in full size.

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ECG Basics 1/12 — What is an ECG? — 1/12 · What is an ECG?

ECG Basics 2/12 — The electrical conduction system — 2/12 · The electrical conduction system

ECG Basics 3/12 — Electrodes and the 12 leads — 3/12 · Electrodes and the 12 leads

ECG Basics 4/12 — ECG paper and calibration — 4/12 · ECG paper and calibration

ECG Basics 5/12 — Calculate heart rate — 5/12 · Calculate heart rate

ECG Basics 6/12 — Sinus rhythm — 6/12 · Sinus rhythm

ECG Basics 7/12 — Premature beats — 7/12 · Premature beats

ECG Basics 8/12 — Common arrhythmias — 8/12 · Common arrhythmias

ECG Basics 9/12 — AV conduction blocks — 9/12 · AV conduction blocks

ECG Basics 10/12 — Ischemia and infarction — 10/12 · Ischemia and infarction

ECG Basics 11/12 — Electrolyte changes — 11/12 · Electrolyte changes

ECG Basics 12/12 — A systematic ECG approach — 12/12 · A systematic ECG approach

Clinical notice and transparency. Educational material prepared with AI assistance. ECG tracings and anatomical artwork are illustrative, not diagnostic examples. Use current guidelines, local protocols and clinical judgement; always check electrode placement, calibration, symptoms and laboratory results.

Further reading: LITFL ECG Library; ESC Guidelines.