SciShow
How Did We Figure Out What a Heart Attack Was?
Heart attacks are the number 1 cause of death worldwide in the 21st century, but we weren't sure what caused them until 1980.
Curated Video
The ECG Song (R&B) - How to Read an ECG/EKG
Today, I'm diving deep into the magic of the ECG, and trust me, it's like music to my ears—literally. As someone who's always been fascinated by the way our body works, I'm taking you on a lyrical journey through the electrical symphony...
Curated Video
How to Read an EKG (Made Easy)
Unlock the mysteries of the human heart with this comprehensive and easy-to-understand tutorial on EKG interpretation! We'll break down the basics of electrocardiogram analysis and help you master reading EKGs in no time. Whether you're...
Catalyst University
More Pressure-Volume (PV) Curves
In this video, we discuss another type of pressure-volume loop in detail that you may encounter in your anatomy and physiology class.
Healthcare Triage
Is the Apple Watch a Health Device or What?
The latest and greatest gadget from Apple, the Watch Series 4, has doubled down on the health monitoring game, and is sporting an electrocardiogram, or ECG, function. But how useful is this thing? Does it make sense to monitor lots of...
Catalyst University
What is the Frank-Starling Mechanism in Cardiophysiology?
What is the Frank-Starling Mechanism? We will discuss this by talking about the effects of preload, left ventricular stretch and elastic recoil, and changes in stroke volume.
Curated Video
How to Read an Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
Making Biology Fun. In this video, I go through the P wave, QRS complex, T and U waves of the Electrocardiagram and go into the details of what each of them represents. Enjoy!
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Bio Interactive: The Cardiology Lab
A fascinating interactive laboratory in which simulations allow students to explore techniques of cardiac diagnosis and learn about cardiac structure/function. Excellent supporting information and resources for teachers and students.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Getting an Ekg
Video tutorial provides an explanation of an EKG (electrocardiogram) and describes what happens during the test. [1:17]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Acyanotic Heart Disease Diagnosis
Learn how health care professionals use a variety of tools to diagnose acyanotic heart disease conditions, such as stethoscopes, chest x-rays, echocardiogram, and electrocardiograms (ECG or EKG). [7:57]
Curated OER
Kids Health: Getting an Ekg
Ever been hooked up to an EKG machine? What exactly are the doctors looking for? EKG (also called ECG) is short for electrocardiogram. "Electro" refers to the heart's natural electrical activity, which the test records through small...