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This is not possible to answer concisely as the EKG can reflect many different abnormalities, some are very subtle, others easy to describe.
The EKG is a way of representing the electrical activity of the heart graphically.
The simplest thing to read on an EKG is the pulse. The EKG should be regular repeating pattern. If not then there is some sort of rhythm disturbance. If the line is flat (as often seen in films and on TV) there is no electrical activity in the heart which means it has stopped.
Other abnormalities that show up change the size and shape of the electrical wave in various ways.
The wave is recorded by attaching leads to each limb and across the chest. Thus the lines on the EKG represent the different electircal 'views' from different parts of the body. This adds to the ability to diagnose the part of the heart that a problem is occuring.
The EKG is a general screening tool that can tell a variety of things, some well and with precision, some not atall. If an abnormality is detected there is usually a need for further tests to confirm or refine the diagnosis.
What else can I help you with?
What is the difference between PR segment an PR interval in EKG?
The difference between intervals and segment is that intervals include the waves,and segments don't.
When will a V wave be seen on the normal EKG tracing?
Yes, a V wave will be seen on a normal EKG tracing. A V wave can signal a lot of things in an EKG, but what it means will be up to the person reading the EKG and the person's reason for the EKG.
What are the key differences between an EKG strip of a patient with atrial fibrillation (a-fib) and a normal EKG strip?
In atrial fibrillation (a-fib), the EKG strip will show irregular and rapid heartbeats with no distinct P waves, while a normal EKG strip will show regular and steady heartbeats with clear P waves before each QRS complex.
What does EKG mean?
Close to normal, but not quite.
Difference between submaximal test and maximal test?
submaximal test is using ekg or other medical test
Can you still have heart problem with normal ekg?
yes
What does EKG showed NSR mean?
normal sinus rhythm
How much do an EGG Technician get paid?
Can you tell me what is the difference between an EKG and an EGG and how much do they get paid per hour in the state of Alabama
What is the difference between ecg and echo?
An ECG or EKG is a recording of the electrical activity of the heart. An echocardiogram is an ultrasound recording of the heart and its blood flow.
Normal electrical recovery of the ventricles is represented on the ekg by the?
T waves
What is normal sensitivity level for running ekg?
1 mV
Is 100 beats per minute normal in an ekg?
100 beats per minute is considered the upper limit of normal.
