This week the FDA has approved a new smartphone ECG device that is capable of detecting three heart arrhythmias takes the form of the AliveCor KardiaMobile. Designed to detect Atrial Fibrillation ...

Learning the art of ECG interpretation requires intellect, commitment, effort and — perhaps most importantly — an organized approach. I have spent thousands of hours (yes, thousands) looking at ...

Atrial tachycardia occurs when a focus in the atrium outside the AV node fires rapidly causing increased ventricular heart rates. When conducting in a 2:1 ratio like on this ECG, digoxin toxicity ...

Dr. James Daubert answers the question: 'Finding Cause Of Palpitations With EKG? — -- Question: How does an EKG (electrocardiogram) help in finding out why I have palpitations? Answer :Well, an ...

Background: Only a few algorithms for predicting the site of origin of focal atrial tachycardia (AT) have been reported. We aimed to develop a new and more effective algorithm. Methods: Surface ...

This pocket-sized ECG heart monitor gives "peace of mind." (Photo via Amazon) Touted as “the most clinically validated personal ECG in the world,” the KardiaMobile is designed to detect atrial ...

My almost 80-year-old parents say this portable ECG device is "so easy to use" (Photos via Sarah DiMuro). My parents are two of my favourite people in the world, and if there's something I can do to ...

The lead-I electrocardiogram (ECG) devices were assessed when they were used in addition to 12‑lead ECGs. Clinical experts advised that a 12‑lead ECG would still be used after lead-I ECGs to identify ...

There is clearly a tachycardia with narrow QRS complexes indicating a supraventricular rhythm. The clues to the aetiology are the heart rate of almost exactly 150 / min and the saw tooth waves seen ...

Apple Watch wearers and fitness enthusiasts were ecstatic when Apple Watch Series 4 came out with a built-in electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor that detects irregular heart rate. And rightfully so -- ...

We reviewed randomized controlled trials, review articles and clinical practice guidelines to present a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of SVTs (Box 1). We focus on the most common ...