The diagnosis is normal sinus rhythm, atrial bigeminy, first-degree atrioventricular (AV) block (prolonged AV conduction), and right bundle branch block (RBBB). The rhythm is slightly irregular, with ...

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 rhythm is irregular, but the long intervals are the same (↔) and the short intervals (┌┐) are the same. One premature QRS complex (↑) is observed. Therefore, the rhythm is regularly irregular. The ...

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 ...

Many a layman who has just had an electrocardiogram takes his doctor’s verdict of “ECG normal” as an assurance of a long and healthy life. Cardiologists know better. The repetitive squiggles on the ...

This ECG shows a normal QRS complex with runs of a narrow complex tachycardia. There appear to be P waves present before the QRS complexes, however not of normal sinus morphology suggesting an ectopic ...

ECG also known as Electrocardiogram or EKG in most of the cases can diagnose a heart attack and helps determine the right treatment depending on the type of heart attack. The medical test records the ...

A specialist tells how to interpret subtle changes on the ECG, including those caused by two life-threatening syndromes you might otherwise miss. Reading ECGs is like learning to appreciate art—it is ...

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 ...