The QRS complex is positive in lead I and negative in lead II and also negative in lead aVF – indicating left axis deviation TIP When you see RBBB always look for 1 st degree heart block and/or left ...

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 ...

Correct interpretation of an electrocardiogram may prompt life-saving, emergency measures; incorrect interpretation may delay care with life-threatening consequences. Currently, there is no uniform ...

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 ...

A rather anxious 23-year-old man attends with palpitations. A careful history suggests simple ectopic beats, perhaps exacerbated by his anxiety. There are no red flags in the history, he is a ...

1 Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 2 Section of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Population Health, The University of ...