Join the many individuals whose job it is to identify a life-threatening heart rhythm. Follow your passion in life. If you are interested in the field of cardiology, becoming a certified Monitor Technician, or a certified Cardiographic Technician, this is the place to start. This book gives information essential to the position of Monitor Technician, EKG Technician, or Cardiographic Technician. It also prepares the reader for taking a national certification examination in these areas following completion of their college course. Rhythm strips along with a description of each, helping you to understand the proper way to calculate each one. A history of EKGs and basic anatomy helps prepare the reader to understand and prepare for the continual changes in Cardiology.