When looking at a 12-lead ECG, a few logistics must be understood. First, the standard 12-lead ECG is a 10-second strip. The bottom one or two lines will be a full “rhythm strip” of a specific lead, ...

I was involved in a malpractice case a couple of years ago as a consultant. The case involved an emergency physician who was being sued for failure to make a rapid diagnosis of an ST-segment elevation ...

ECG abnormalities detected as part of a cardiac screening program mandated by the National Basketball Association (NBA) were found in 15.6% of active players and potential draftees, a new analysis ...

Incorporating an electrocardiogram (ECG) during pre-participation screening for athletes has demonstrated a reduction in incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD); however, it remains controversial in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Abnormal ECG findings were rare in elite female basketball players. These data may serve as a reference for ...

A study led by scientists at King's has revealed how the physical orientation of the heart inside the chest dramatically influences the electrical signals captured in an electrocardiogram (ECG)—a ...

If you use an inhaler for your breathing, bring it to the test. You may also be asked to stop taking other heart drugs on the day of your test. If you have questions about your meds, ask your doctor.