Electrocardiogram, The

Synopsis

Describes the physiological basis of the normal ECG and the way in which it is recorded in a human subject. Presents high-resolution simulations of typical ECG traces and explains the calculation and clinical significance of the cardiac vector. The simulated ECG records are derived from actual recordings from healthy subjects and are presented on a continuously scrolling screen display to simulate a chart reader.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; Computer program. PC, BBC, Nimbus versions.

Year of production

1989

Availability

Sale; 1996 sale: £120.00 (inclusive) (PC multi-user)

Documentation

Accompanying manual and tutor’s guide.

Uses

A-level and undergraduate biology and health-related courses.

Subjects

Biology; Medical sciences

Keywords

electrocardiograms; heart disease

Credits

Writer

Alan Williams; David Dewhurst; Guy Brown

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Production Company

Name

PAVIC Productions

Distributor

Name

Sheffield BioScience Programs

Web

http://www.sheffbp.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

0131-662 8225

Fax

0131-662 8225

Address

Flat 1, Salisbury Heights
31 Salisbury Road
Edinburgh EH16 5AA