Correct interpretation of an electrocardiogram may prompt life-saving, emergency measures; incorrect interpretation may delay care with life-threatening consequences. Currently, there is no uniform ...

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 ...

1 Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA 2 Division of Ciology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA 3 Division of Ciology, Seattle Children's ...

An electrocardiogram, also called an ECG or EKG, is a simple and painless test that measures the electrical impulses of your heart to check for signs of heart disease. It's done through small ...

Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA Correspondence to Professor Jonathan A Drezner, Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington, P.O. Box ...

AN electrocardiogram (often referred to as ECG or EKG) is the most-ordered heart test. An ECG is required for virtually every patient being evaluated for a heart-related issue or heart-related symptom ...

There are many secondary functions associated with designing an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal chain, but one of the most important might be the most underrated: making sure that the electrodes are ...