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 ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) can detect signs of existing or emerging A-fib in ECGs that exhibit normal sinus rhythm, Mayo Clinic researchers have found. Their retrospective analysis, published online ...

Even if your ECG comes back normal, it doesn't always mean your heart is completely healthy. Subtle issues can go unnoticed, and knowing the right signs to watch for can make all the difference. Dr ...

Detroit, MI - A new study has shown that, for patients with acute MI (AMI), a normal or nonspecific initial electrocardiogram does not always indicate that the patient will have a favorable hospital ...

Many heart emergencies come out of nowhere, especially when the person recently had normal ECGs, cholesterol levels, or routine health check reports. This disconnect usually brings confusion and fear, ...

At an electrophysiology meeting one would expect a lot of interest in the high-tech and cutting edge. Yet one constant I find at European meetings is the popularity of sports cardiology, a decidedly ...

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 ...

Classic changes of ischemia may be described or explained as follows: 1. ST-segment elevations or depressions that are usually localized (but may be diffuse) and may be associated with such T-wave ...

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 ...