The ECG shows sinus tachycardia at about 115 beats per minute with a PR interval of about 0.15 sec (normal). The P waves show normal duration, but they are peaked in II, II and AVF and their amplitude ...

The QRS complex is positive in lead I and negative in lead II and also negative in lead aVF – indicating left axis deviation TIP When you see RBBB always look for 1 st degree heart block and/or left ...

Sometimes, an abnormal EKG reading is a normal variation in a person’s heart rhythm. In other cases, it may be due to an underlying heart condition or a reaction to medication. An electrocardiogram ...

An EKG measures the heart’s electrical activity and can detect various issues, including heart attacks, rhythm abnormalities, and electrolyte imbalances. Seek immediate medical help if you experience ...

Objectives To evaluate the electrocardiographic (ECG) characteristics of West-Asian, black and Caucasian male athletes competing in Qatar using the 2010 recommendations for 12-lead ECG interpretation ...

Among the investigations currently used to classify hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (serum creatinine, fasting blood glucose, serum potassium and urinalysis), interpretation of the ECG is an ...

Sudden death can occur as a consequence of cardiac-conduction abnormalities in the neuromuscular disease myotonic dystrophy type 1. The determinants of the risk of sudden death remain imprecise. We ...

Even minor ECG abnormalities detected with annual checks signal a greater risk of future CVD events, a study of several million working-age people affirms, although questions remain about whether ...

September 5, 2006 (Barcelona) -- A study of patients with severe epilepsy and learning difficulties showed that 60% have abnormalities on electrocardiogram (ECG), raising the question of whether these ...

Communicating concerns about nonspecific changes on ECG Exercise caution when a patient presents with acute chest pain. The ability to explain the situation as clearly as possible is essential.