Electrocardiographic techniques in clinical practice

The electrocardiogram can be an important clinical tool to the veterinary practitioner. Since the results are obtained almost instantaneously, it often gives clues as to the etiology of clinical signs long before hematologic, biochemical, and radiographic results are available. Emergency situations sometime require this type of service. Figures 3 to 21 are provided to illustrate how this diagnostic technique can be used by the clinician. The electrocardiograms have been recorded at a paper speed of 50 mm per second, 1 cm equals 1 mv, unless otherwise noted.