The EKG waveforms consist of several key components:
P wave: Represents atrial depolarization, the electrical activity that triggers the atria to contract. QRS complex: Represents ventricular depolarization, the electrical activity that causes the ventricles to contract. T wave: Represents ventricular repolarization, the recovery phase of the ventricles.
By analyzing these waveforms, pediatricians can assess the heart's rhythm, identify any irregularities, and detect structural abnormalities.
