An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a tool used to measure the heartbeat using an electrical current. By following the current from 10 electrodes placed around the body, a traditional 12-lead ECG can give a ...

There's a huge number of applications and accessories out there for tablets and smartphones for people who are health conscious or have some sort a health problem that needs to be monitored. People ...

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 ...

Heart-related problems are becoming increasingly common and that's why a pocket ECG machine could be the next best friend for anyone over 50. These little devices can help you track your heart health ...

If you are a nurse, doctor or other medical professional that deals with cardiac issues or ECG readings, you owe it to yourself and your patients to take an EKG interpretation course. An EKG ...

Researchers have developed an ultrathin, waterproof, gel-free ECG electrode for continuous heart monitoring that offers greater comfort – and less skin irritation – than current devices on the market, ...

I was involved in a malpractice case a couple of years ago as a consultant. The case involved an emergency physician who was being sued for failure to make a rapid diagnosis of an ST-segment elevation ...

When looking at a 12-lead ECG, a few logistics must be understood. First, the standard 12-lead ECG is a 10-second strip. The bottom one or two lines will be a full “rhythm strip” of a specific lead, ...