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They suffered a heart attack and the outcome is death to a portion of the heart tissue from lack of oxygen.
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What are treatments for a left anterior fascicular block?
There are no treatments for left anterior fascicular block. There are no symptoms associated with this finding on EKG the vast majority of the time.
What is anterolateral infarct?
An infarction (death of tissue due to decreased blood supply) of the anterior wall of the heart. That's the part of the hearts wall that faces out. It is a heart attack in a specific place of the heart.
What does EKG mean?
Close to normal, but not quite.
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.
Why is the EKG not sufficient in detecting Marfan syndrome?
In terms of the cardiac examination, a standard electrocardiogram (EKG) is not sufficient for diagnosis; only the echocardiogram can detect possible enlargement of the aorta.
What does EKG showed NSR mean?
normal sinus rhythm
Which is better an EKG technician or a pharmacy technician?
If you mean "better at doing EKGs", probably the EKG technician. If you mean "better at doing pharmacy work", most likely the pharmacy technician.
What does the ECG and EKG record?
ECG and EKG mean the same thing, and it records the hearts electrical activity on a 6 second strip. The physician can make a diagnosis by looking at the EKG print out. If a 12-Lead EKG is used, then all walls and function of the heart will be recorded.
What diagnostic record is also known as an egg or ekg?
An EKG stands for Electro Cardiogram. It is actually known as an ECG but in order to avoid possible confusion between EEG and ECG (Because they sound similar), the term EKG is used. An ECG is a record of heart activity.
Do I need a diploma to become ekg technician?
Having diploma is one of the requirements to be certified. And if you are a certified ekg technician, I mean registered You will be more qualified and get hired.
What is represented by the largest wave or curve on an EKG?
by largest, I'll assume tallest. the tallest wave on an EKG is called the QRS complex and represents the contraction of the left ventricle. btw tallest could also mean lowest depending on the particular ekg lead.
When do you standardize an EKG?
before and after you run EKG
