An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a common heart health test, but a normal result doesn't guarantee a healthy heart. The electrical system is measured by ECG, but it cannot detect blockages or structural ...

The team taking care of the patient did not take any further steps. They felt reassured by the patient being "stable" with improving chest pain (pain less severe than at the onset), by the ECG not ...

An electrocardiogram, or ECG, is a standard test that records your heart’s electrical activity – offering a quick and painless way to identify irregular heart rhythms and other potential issues. But ...

Even if your ECG comes back normal, it doesn't always mean your heart is completely healthy. Dr. Chaitanya shares examples from his patients to explain why subtle heart issues can go unnoticed. "One ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) can detect signs of existing or emerging A-fib in ECGs that exhibit normal sinus rhythm, Mayo Clinic researchers have found. Their retrospective analysis, published online ...

If it’s important that an ECG is done, it’s important that it’s legible. Asking patients to hold their breath for a couple of seconds can help, or if fine tremor is a problem, try moving the limb ...

Detroit, MI - A new study has shown that, for patients with acute MI (AMI), a normal or nonspecific initial electrocardiogram does not always indicate that the patient will have a favorable hospital ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers found that individuals who had positive ECG results and normal stress echocardiography had a ...

Numerous factors can contribute to sudden cardiac death, from underlying disease after myocardial infarction to genetic variants that can claim young lives. In 'Bedside to Bench', Stanley Nattel ...

ECG in most of the cases can help diagnose a heart attack but there are times when it fails. Cardiologists on possible reasons behind it. ECG also known as Electrocardiogram or EKG in most of the ...

I have had heart palpitations on and off for some time. I've had an ECG but this didn't reveal anything abnormal. Do I need treatment? Dr Ellie responds: Palpitations involve the heart racing or ...