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How does low quality signal affect ECG analysis and practical tips to reduce it

Cardiomatics

Contractions of the heart muscle are caused by electrical impulses, which, when recorded on a graph, form an electrocardiogram. Also, medical personnel should be trained in best practices when performing and interpreting ECG tests. Electrocardiography is a diagnostic procedure that measures the electrical activity of the heart.

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News from EHRA 2024: International Experts Agree on Standards for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

DAIC

The newly-published document, reported ESC in a written statement, sets out best practice standards and practical advice on which patients should receive ablation, how to perform the procedure, and how to manage patients before, during and afterwards.