Learning to read ECGs is like learning another language. You have to start with the letters, then build words and understand their meanings. After that you can begin to put together sentences that make sense. If you don't learn the basic rules of a language and then practice frequently, you will never truly be fluent in it. Obviously, the best way to practice is to interact with someone who speaks natively.
Dr. Nick Tullo is a practicing Cardiac Electrophysiologist and award-winning educator. He created ECG Academy, but just like every static course, once you have watched the lessons and tutorials there is still a chance that you might miss things without practicing your skills. "If you don't use it, you lose it," right? To that end, Dr. Nick has recorded over 600 "ChalkTalk" coaching videos that are the "next best thing to being there"... he starts with an unknown tracing and shows you step-by-step what you have to look for. He teaches you how to think like an EP Doc! However, if you don't entirely "get it," you cannot easily ask a question.
That's where LIVE ECG MASTERCLASSES come in. Here is your chance to learn from the expert in a live environment, where you can ask a question and have it answered by the Professor. There is nothing else like it on the Internet, and ECG Academy is planning to deliver a new Masterclass every month. These will be for experienced readers who want to hone their skills further and reach a new level of proficiency. We hope to open doors in your career and help make you a resource in the hospital or the medical office.
The approach to these Masterclasses will mostly be case-based,,, there will be a brief case presentation, then a discussion centering around the ECGs. The purpose is to bring in a certain CLINICAL aspect of ECGs so you will be able to apply your newly gained expertise to real patients. The day and time of each session will vary, to give viewers in different time zones a chance to be part of the class. The good news is that if you miss a Masterclass, we will provide access to recordings afterwards, so you can still learn a great deal from the presentation.
The pilot of the all new 2024 series of ECG Masterclasses ("A Tale of Two Syncopes") was presented on December 7, 2023 and was very successful. You can watch it for free if you click the link at the bottom of this page. If you are interested purchasing access to our collection of ECG Masterclasses, click the button below. You can even RENT one of the Masterclasses for 72 hours. Click the button below to review the whole collection:
You can access all prior Masterclasses through the button above to reach the Masterclass Collection on Vimeo. However, if you sign up for a Premier Membership you will have free access all of the prior Masterclasses as well future ones.
The last Masterclass was held on February 2nd and was entitled, "Finding the Rhythm in POTS." Postural Tachycardia Syndrome or “POTS” is a common but often misunderstood diagnosis that results in a rapid heart rate whenever the patient is in an upright posture. It is associated with a long list of other symptoms including chronic fatigue, lightheadedness, “brain fog,” chest pain, nausea and abdominal pain, headaches, and many others. It primarily affects young women, but men and older patients can sometimes be affected by POTS. Many physicians assume such a constellation of symptoms could be due to anxiety, but finding an ECG or ordering a cardiac monitor will frequently show tachycardia. But how do you know if it’s really POTS or some kind of arrhythmia? Dr. Nick Tullo, the creator of ECG Academy, happens to be a regional expert on POTS and shares his insights on how to identify POTS patients, what physical findings are important to look for, and how to interpret the ECGs to make sure that you’re dealing with this particular variety of autonomic dysfunction and not some other diagnosis altogether. This LIVE ECG Masterclass will mainly be a clinical discussion loaded with ECGs to evaluate and valuable insights into how to diagnose young patients who complain of rapid unexplained palpitations. Join Dr. Nick and enhance your clinical skills in caring for patients with palpitations.
As a Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Nick reads ECGs differently from cardiologists, and he will share Tips and Tricks and his secrets that will help you become an Expert in your workplace, whether that is in the field, in the Emergency Dept, on a telemetry unit, in the ICU/CCU or the Cath lab. If you click on the "Masterclass Collection" link above, you can purchase access to this class so you'll still be able to benefit from the discussion and become comfortable with this Advanced level topic. ECG Academy helps you look at arrhythmias in a whole new light, and with a 4.9 rating on Trustpilot you won't find anything on the internet that comes close. Ultimately, helping you make the right diagnosis will lead to optimal patient care, which, after all, is what we all strive towards.
The Next Masterclass will be held at the end of February and this page will be updated when the topic has been determined.
If you are already a member of ECG Academy, you will be receiving an email invitation to the next Live ECG Masterclass. Premier Level members have free access to all Masterclasses and do not need to register.
If you would like to be notified when you can sign up for the next class, click the link below to join our mailing list. You'll even be able to watch a free Masterclass once you sign up.
Join the ECG Revolution! If you feel fairly comfortable reading ECGs, you can join an ECG Masterclass to hone your skills, learn more "pearls," and gain clinical insights into how to actually treat patients with complex rhythm problems. Just click the link below to join our Masterclass mailing list and you can watch a FREE Masterclass entitled "A Tale of Two Syncopes." So click on the link below and get started on your journey to Become An ECG Expert!