An electrocardiogram is a picture of the electrical conduction of the heart. By examining changes from normal on the ECG, clinicians can identify a multitude of cardiac disease processes. There are ...

Identifying an acute myocardial infarction on the 12-lead ECG is the most important thing you can learn in ECG interpretation. Time is muscle when treating heart attacks. Missing a ST segment ...

A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot in one of the arteries in the lungs. It not only blocks blood flow in the lungs, but it can affect heart function by making the right side of the heart work ...

The electrocardiogram (ECG) is used to diagnose and monitor a multitude of conditions affecting the heart. More than just a measure of pulse rate, the ECG reveals the complex electrical activity of ...

Electrocardiograms (ECG) are devices that doctors can use to record the heart’s electrical activity. Portable devices are also available for people who wish to monitor their heart health at home.

ECG monitors, also known as EKGs, can measure your heart rate and rhythm. Having one at home can be helpful, but what type should you get? Check out our picks to get started. ECG or EKG stands for ...

The Skeptical Cardiologist has been evaluating a demo version of AliveCor's new KardiaMobile 6L. I have been a huge advocate of Kardia's single-lead ECG and use it with great success in dozens of my ...