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 ...

Even if your ECG comes back normal, it doesn't always mean your heart is completely healthy. Dr. Chaitanya shares examples from his patients to explain why subtle heart issues can go unnoticed. "One ...

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 ...

The rhythm is either sinus rhythm or not sinus rhythm. Sinus rhythm refers to the origination of the electrical activity coming from the sinus node — also known as the sinoatrial node, or SA node.

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 ...

ECG in most of the cases can help diagnose a heart attack but there are times when it fails. Cardiologists on possible reasons behind it. ECG also known as Electrocardiogram or EKG in most of the ...

Atrial fibrillation occurs when action potentials fire very rapidly within the pulmonary veins or atrium in a chaotic manner. The result is a very fast atrial rate — about 400 to 600 beats per minute.

An electrocardiogram, commonly called an ECG, is one of the most widely used tools for checking heart health. It records the electrical signals that control your heartbeat and can reveal problems such ...