A muscle cell’s ability to shorten or contract through the action of actinOne of two types of fibres that lie parallel to each other; with the influx of calcium into the cell the fibres bind together and shorten, causing contraction. 1. Six Second ECG Guidebook (2012), T Barill, p. 189 and myosinOne of two types of fibres that lie parallel to each other; with the influx of calcium into the cell the fibres bind together and shorten, causing contraction. 1. Six Second ECG Guidebook (2012), T Barill, p. 200 – mediated by the calcium ion; the faster the influx of calcium, the more forceful the contraction.
1. Six Second ECG GuidebookA Practice Guide to Basic and 12 Lead ECG Interpretation, written by Tracy Barill, 2012 Introduction The ability to correctly interpret an electrocardiogram (ECG), be it a simple six second strip or a 12 lead ECG, is a vital skill... (2012), T Barill, p. 194