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An abnormal EKG can mean many things. Sometimes an EKG abnormality is a normal variation of a heart’s rhythm, which does not affect your health. Other times, an abnormal EKG can signal a...
A doctor may recommend an EKG if you have chest pain, light-headedness, dizziness, confusion, heart palpitations, rapid pulse, shortness of breath, weakness, fatigue, or a decline in the ability...
An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is done to check the heartbeat. It shows how fast or how slow the heart is beating. ECG test results can help your care team diagnose: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. A previous heart attack. The cause of chest pain. For example, it may show signs of blocked or narrowed heart arteries.
Several situations and medical conditions can cause abnormal EKG results, including electrolyte imbalances and irregular heart rhythms. Learn more in this article.
Findings of transthoracic echocardiography. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed an irregular and heterogeneous echogenic mass (71 × 62 mm) located in the posteromedial region of the left ventricle. Open in viewer.
A complete guide to systematic ECG interpretation; assessment of rhythm, rate, P-wave, PR interval, QRS complex, J point, J 60 point, ST segment, T-wave, QT (QTc) interval and much more. Includes a complete e-book, video lectures, clinical management, guidelines and much more.
Many kinds of abnormalities can often be seen on an ECG. They include a previous heart attack (myocardial infarction), an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia), an inadequate supply of blood and oxygen to the heart (ischemia), and excessive thickening (hypertrophy) of the heart's muscular walls.