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 ...

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 ...

Communicating concerns about nonspecific changes on ECG Exercise caution when a patient presents with acute chest pain. The ability to explain the situation as clearly as possible is essential.

2 Research Institute of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK 3 Research Institute of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Canberra, Australia The ...

ECG was invented more than 100 years ago. [1] Despite many technical advances in the field of emergency cardiology, the basic 12-lead ECG still remains a cornerstone test in the acute diagnosis of ...

Normal sinus rhythm 3rd degree AV block (complete heart block) Osborne waves consistent with hypothermia Non-specific ST-T wave abnormalities The ECG findings of hypothermia include a the classic ...