Build the vocabulary behind rhythm interpretation, conduction, myocardial infarction, ECG waveforms, and cardiac anatomy.

ECG interpretation depends on vocabulary. A learner who is unsure about depolarization, atrioventricular conduction, precordial leads, ST elevation, PVCs, junctional rhythm, or ventricular fibrillation must solve the language problem before solving the rhythm problem. Zombie Notes ECG Terminology is a two-page alphabetical glossary that collects many of the cardiac and electrocardiographic terms students encounter when learning to read rhythms and 12-lead ECGs.

About This Study Chart

The chart includes cardiac anatomy and conduction terms, rhythm names, waveform components, myocardial infarction terminology, 12-lead concepts, pacing, cardioversion, and ventricular arrhythmias. It defines P waves, PR intervals, QRS complexes, T waves, ST elevation, the SA and AV nodes, atrial and ventricular rhythms, and common premature-beat patterns.

It also introduces lead-location and infarction language such as anterior, inferior, lateral, posterior, and right-sided MI concepts, along with broader terms including ischemia, infarction, atherosclerosis, angina, and myocardial infarction. The glossary is intended to make a larger ECG lesson easier to follow - not to replace systematic rhythm and 12-lead interpretation training.

What You’ll Find Inside

• Cardiac anatomy and conduction: Atrial and ventricular chambers, SA and AV nodes, conduction pathways, depolarization, repolarization, and related electrical terms.
• Waveforms and intervals: P waves, PR interval, QRS complex, T wave, Q waves, and ST elevation are defined in quick-reference form.
• Rhythm terminology: Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, bradycardia, tachycardia, junctional rhythm, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and premature ventricular contractions.
• 12-lead and MI language: Precordial leads and several myocardial infarction location terms connect the glossary to 12-lead ECG study.
• Cardiac disease concepts: Angina, ischemia, atherosclerosis, infarction, hypertrophy, and heart block help bridge ECG vocabulary with cardiovascular pathophysiology.
• Electrical therapy and pacing: Joules, synchronized cardioversion, pacemaker, and related treatment language appear alongside rhythm definitions.

Who It Helps

• Nursing and allied-health students beginning ECG/EKG study.
• ACLS learners who need a quick rhythm and cardiovascular terminology reference.
• Telemetry, emergency, and critical-care learners who want to refresh basic ECG language.
• Students using Zombie Notes ECG Basics who want a companion glossary for unfamiliar terms.

How Zombie Notes Work

Keep the terminology chart beside your rhythm strips or ECG textbook. When you encounter an unfamiliar word, look it up, then immediately connect the definition to an actual tracing, lead diagram, or cardiac concept. That connection is more durable than memorizing isolated definitions.

For a broader learning sequence, use ECG Terminology for the language, ECG Basics for the interpretation framework, and Bradycardia for concentrated pattern recognition. The three charts address different parts of the same learning problem.

Update and Reference Note

Many core ECG terms are longstanding, but definitions, measurement conventions, infarction interpretation, and clinical management language can evolve. The underlying chart should receive a current clinical review before the website describes it as aligned with the latest guidance.

About the Authors

Michele G. Kunz, MSN, ANP, RN, is a nurse practitioner, healthcare educator, and author whose teaching focuses on making complex clinical material easier to organize, review, and remember. Her Zombie Notes Study Charts use concise explanations, visual structure, and repeated high-yield relationships to support students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as they study certification and clinical-review material.

Joseph C. Kunz, Jr., is a writer, publisher, and co-creator of the Zombie Notes Study Charts. Through The Mindful Nurse Press, he works alongside Michele to turn complex clinical material into clear, well-organized study tools, handling the design, production, and publishing that bring each chart to healthcare students and professionals.

Product Details

• Title: ECG/EKG Terminology
• Series: Zombie Notes Study Charts
• Subtitle: A Test Prep Guide for Healthcare Professionals and Students
• Authors: Michele G. Kunz, MSN, ANP, RN
• Publisher: Dickson Keanaghan, LLC
• Imprint: The Mindful Nurse Press
• Publication Date: 2026
• Format: Ebook / Digital Study Guide
• Print Edition: None — Ebook Only
• Ebook ISBN: 979-8-90706-016-6
• Language: English

Educational Note

This study chart is intended for education and review. It is not a substitute for professional training, clinical judgment, institutional policy, local protocols, medical direction, or current authoritative references. Because terminology, treatment standards, and resuscitation guidance can change, readers should verify clinically actionable information before applying it in practice.