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more than likely misplacement of the electrodes, but low voltage could also indicate a small heart or perhaps a heart that isn't pumping very strongly.
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What does EKG result low voltage mean?
A low voltage EKG means the amplitude of the QRS waves on the EKG are lower than would be expected. COPD, obesity, and pericardial effusions can cause low EKG voltages, amongst other causes.
What is low heart voltage?
Low voltage on an EKG is usually encountered in people with very thick chest walls or with lung diseases. Low voltage results from increased impedance between the EKG leads (on the chest) and the source of the charge (the heart). Increased distance, poorly conducting tissue or air all increase the impedance, thus resulting in decreased voltage visible on the EKG.
How do EKG machine leads work?
EKG machine leads work by conducting and sending electrical signals produced by the heart to the EKG machine and allowing the machine to capture and record the signals.
Why is 12 lead ekg only have 10 leads?
There are only 10 electrodes and leads, but those 10 leads get 12 different electrical recordings, which makes it a 12-lead ekg.
What does a high voltage reading on an EKG mean?
allows high-voltage shocks to be applied to the patient to stimulate heart action, without disconnect the EKG machine.Hope this helped! :)If you meant that the EKG registers high voltages (high R waves) and you are not referring to a "high voltage reading", if nothing else is abnormal, it could mean that the patient have a thin chest wall and pecs! Usually and echo will be done to make sure everything is okay.
What does the Ventrical lines on EKG paper represent?
voltage
EKG leads are written with Roman or Arabic numbers?
Roman
Where would you put the leads for EKG on people with no legs?
on the thigh
Does EKG measure voltage?
Of course it does. That is main purpose of it. It is related to the heart node electircal activity.
What does EKG mean?
Close to normal, but not quite.
What does a twelve lead EKG provide?
A twelve lead electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) shows a representation of the electrical activity of the heart as measured from 12 different perspectives (leads). The interpretation of EKGs allows a physician to determine if there are potential abnormalities or injury to the heart, at the time the EKG is taken.
What does EKG showed NSR mean?
normal sinus rhythm
