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    • Electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation is crucial for emergency and critical care professionals.
    • A gap exists in standardized ECG interpretation curricula and assessment strategies.
    • This study aimed to rank ECG diagnostic labels to inform curriculum development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an interdisciplinary importance ranking of 120 American Heart Association ECG diagnostic labels.
    • To inform the development of standardized ECG interpretation curricula for emergency and critical care settings.

    Main Methods:

    • A mixed-methods approach combining focus groups, semi-structured interviews, and a card sort.
    • 18 participants (nurses, cardiologists, emergency physicians) ranked 120 ECG diagnostic labels.
    • Thematic analysis was used for qualitative data on ranking rationale.

    Main Results:

    • The top 5 universally important diagnoses were ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, atrial fibrillation, complete heart block, and normal ECG.
    • All disciplines recognized the clinical imperative of ECG interpretation, particularly for life-threatening and time-sensitive rhythms.
    • Individual disciplines identified unique themes influencing their diagnostic priorities.

    Conclusions:

    • Interdisciplinary perspectives on ECG diagnostic label importance can guide curriculum development.
    • Findings provide a foundation for creating localized ECG educational programs for emergency and critical care providers.
    • Further validation with a larger population is recommended.