ECG learning app · iPhone & iPad

Master the ECG, one rhythm at a time.

Instant ECG teaches the fundamentals of the electrocardiogram and rhythm recognition with 40 ECGs, a step-by-step guide to reading a tracing, and nine scored exams. Written by physicians for paramedics, nurses and students.

The Instant ECG home screen: a live ECG trace above the ECG Basics, Rhythms, Exams, References and Settings menu.

Inside the app

Learn the basics, study the rhythms, then test yourself.

01

ECG Basics

How the ECG works: intervals, waveforms, leads and axis, plus a step-by-step method for reading a tracing.

02

Rhythms

40 ECGs grouped by type, from normal sinus rhythm to heart blocks, ventricular rhythms, cardioversions and MI patterns.

03

Exams

Nine exams with true-or-false, multiple-choice, rhythm-strip and 12-lead questions. Your score updates as you go.

04

References

Key values, axis and lead arrangement, gathered in one place for review.

A look inside

Real tracings, clear explanations.

The Atrial Fibrillation page: a rhythm strip, its rate, regularity, P wave, PR and QRS characteristics, and a written explanation.
Rhythm detail
An Identify the Rhythm Strip exam question: a rhythm strip with four answer choices and a running score.
Rhythm strip exam
The ECG Basics table of contents, from the introduction to the ECG through leads, axis and how to approach interpretation.
ECG Basics
The References page: normal values for P wave, PR, QRS, QT and QTc, ECG paper measurements and a simple rate calculation.
References

The rhythm library

40 ECGs, from sinus rhythm to MI.

Sinus & atrial 9

  • Normal Sinus Rhythm
  • Sinus Tachycardia
  • Sinus Bradycardia
  • Sinus Pause
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
  • Premature Atrial Contraction
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia

Blocks & conduction 8

  • 1st Degree AV Block
  • 2nd Degree Wenckebach
  • 2nd Degree Mobitz II
  • 3rd Degree AV Block
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White
  • Junctional Rhythm
  • Right Bundle Branch Block
  • Left Bundle Branch Block

Ventricular 8

  • Premature Ventricular Contraction
  • Ventricular Escape
  • Ventricular Tachycardia
  • Torsades de Pointes
  • Ventricular Flutter
  • Ventricular Fibrillation
  • Idioventricular
  • Asystole

Cardioversion 5

  • SVT to Normal Sinus Rhythm
  • Torsades to Atrial Fibrillation
  • V-Tach to ST Elevation
  • V-Fib to Asystole
  • V-Tach to Junctional

Strain, ST changes & MI 10

  • Right Ventricular Strain
  • Left Ventricular Strain
  • ST Depression Sinus Rhythm
  • ST Elevation Sinus Rhythm
  • Anteroseptal Wall MI
  • Anterolateral Wall MI
  • Lateral Wall MI
  • Inferior Wall MI
  • Apical Wall MI
  • Posterior Wall MI

Exams

Nine exams to prove what you know.

  • ECG Basics
  • True or False
  • Multiple Choice
  • Identify the Rhythm Strip
  • Identify the 12-Lead Basic
  • Clinical Aspects of AV Blocks
  • Clinical Aspects of Bundle Branch Blocks
  • Clinical Aspects of MI
  • ACLS Bundle Exam

Who it's for

For paramedics, nurses and students.

Paramedics & EMTs

Keep rhythm recognition sharp between shifts and before recertification.

Nurses

ICU, telemetry and emergency nurses reviewing rhythms and 12-lead basics.

Students

Nursing, EMS and medical students learning the ECG for the first time.

About

Written by physicians. On the App Store since 2009.

Instant ECG was written by two anesthesiologists and is developed by iAnesthesia LLC.

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