Exercise Stress ECG Essentials

Cardiology

Video course

by Christopher Dunbar, PhD MPH RCEP FACSM

This course covers all the essentials of exercise stress testing: what it is, when to do it, and how to do it. Along the way we will discuss issues such as which mode of exercise to use (e.g., treadmill versus cycle ergometer), when it’s safe to continue and when to stop the test, how to deal with ECG artifacts, and how to describe test results.

45m

3 Quizzes

1 CME

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After completing this course, you will be able to

Decide which exercise mode is appropriate for a given patient
Perform the pre-test procedures for an exercise stress test
Obtain an ideal set of ECG tracings for a given patient
Manage ECG artifacts
Identify a positive stress test
Accurately and succinctly describe test results

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Chapter 1

Before you begin

Here you will learn why you would run a stress test, and about the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of stress tests.

5 lessons

10m

Before you begin intro

Why do we perform stress tests?

Choosing a stress test—exercise or pharmacological?

Understanding the treadmill stress test

Knowing what to do when the treadmill isn't an option

Before you begin quiz

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Chapter 2

Recording stress ECGs—pearls and pitfalls

In this chapter you will learn how, and when, to record the ECGs, tips and tricks for obtaining optimal ECGs, and how to manage common issues that arise.

5 lessons

22m

Recording stress ECGs—pearls and pitfalls intro

Obtaining a baseline

Managing artifacts

Recording ECGs during stress

Recording ECGs during recovery

Recording stress ECGs—pearls and pitfalls quiz

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Chapter 3

Interpreting stress ECGs

In these lessons we will teach you how to interpret your ECGs and write clear and comprehensive reports.

4 lessons

14m

Interpreting stress ECGs intro

Recognizing ST segment changes

Identifying a positive test

Reporting ECG results

Interpreting stress ECGs quiz

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Teachers of this course

Christopher Dunbar, PhD MPH RCEP FACSM

Christopher is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, USA.

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All members receive a certificate for completing this course. For Pro members, the certificate comes with 1 CME credits.

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Highly commended by the British Medical Association
Awarded in the digital category of the BMA Book Awards—London 2017
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For outstanding digital education—Berlin 2017
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What’s in it for you?

Master the most important skills

Learn any skill in under 5 hours

Save time and money

After completing this course, you will be able to

What's inside

Before you begin

Recording stress ECGs—pearls and pitfalls

Interpreting stress ECGs

Claim your certificate

CME accredited

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Medal

Highly commended by the British Medical Association

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Seal

Internationally accredited

Trusted institutional partner

Top-rated by our learners