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Cardiomatics guide: Analyzing arrhythmias made easy

Cardiomatics

In a world where technology reigns supreme, one of the most profound tools in medicine remains the irreplaceable electrocardiogram (ECG). This noninvasive method provides a graphical visualization of millivolt potentials received by electrodes located on the patient’s skin. An abnormal electrocardiogram can mean many things.

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Unveiling the Evolution of ECG

Wellnest

Introduction Electrocardiogram has been crucial in diagnosing and monitoring cardiovascular health for over a century. In 1887, a British physiologist, Augustus Waller, recorded the first human electrocardiogram using a capillary electrometer. However, back then, no one noticed his work.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

True Syncope: If, on the other hand, the patient is well, had no other serious symptoms , has a normal sinus rhythm, and normal physical exam , then you need to be certain the syncope was not due to a dangerous brady- or tachydysrhythmia that could recur. Sarasin, “A Risk Score to Predict Arrhythmias in Patients with Unexplained Syncope”.