This document provides an overview of electrocardiography (ECG) and arrhythmias. It discusses what an ECG is and how it works, lead placements, normal ECG components and intervals. Mechanisms of arrhythmias like automaticity, triggered activity and reentry are explained. Specific arrhythmias like ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, multifocal atrial tachycardia and accessory pathway tachycardias are described. Clinical uses of ECG and limitations are noted. Management of unstable tachycardic patients and various arrhythmias is also outlined.