What part of an ECG is used to identify the presence of myocardial ischemia or injury?
A) ST segments
B) QRS complex
C) Inverted P wave
D) D PVC
Ans: A
Feedback: Continuous ECG monitoring is the standard of care for patients who are at high risk for dysrhythmias. This form of cardiac monitoring detects abnormalities in heart rate and rhythm. Many systems have the capacity to monitor for changes in ST segments, which are used to identify the presence of myocardial ischemia or injury.
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