Normal ECG

Basics

Recognition

  • Rate 60–100
  • Regular sinus rhythm
  • P before every QRS
  • PR 120–200 ms
  • QRS <120 ms
  • QTc <440 ms

Key findings

  • Upright P in II
  • Inverted P in aVR
  • Normal axis (-30° to +90°)

Clinical importance

  • Baseline for comparison
  • Identifies normal variants (early repolarisation, juvenile T inversion)

Management pearls

  • No intervention if asymptomatic
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