An EKG measures the heart’s electrical activity and can detect various issues, including heart attacks, rhythm abnormalities, and electrolyte imbalances. Seek immediate medical help if you experience ...

Researchers have developed a non-invasive, reusable 'ECG vest' that takes high-resolution images of the heart's electrical activity in five minutes. Combining its data with cardiac MRI scans can ...

ECG parameters As covered in part 1, an ECG is a non-invasive method of monitoring the electrical activity of the heart. It is recorded onto specialised ECG paper, which runs at 25mm/second; the ...

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 ...

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 ...

ECG and EKG are different abbreviations for the same test, called an electrocardiogram. This test measures how electricity is functioning in a person’s heart. People may also refer to it as an ...

Shane Nanayakkara receives funding from the Heart Foundation and the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. Anna Beale does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or ...