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 ...

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 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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

New findings from the Apple Heart Study indicate that Apple Watches can identify irregular heartbeats other than atrial fibrillation arrhythmias. Funded by Apple and conducted by researchers from the ...

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 ...