Attempts to chronically suppress PVCs using antiarrhythmic medications in patients with acute myocardial infarction were associated with higher rate of arrhythmic deaths in the CAST Trial. [72] If ...

An EKG measures the heart’s electrical activity and can detect various issues, including heart attacks, rhythm abnormalities, and electrolyte imbalances. Seek immediate medical help if you experience ...

Sometimes, an abnormal EKG reading is a normal variation in a person’s heart rhythm. In other cases, it may be due to an underlying heart condition or a reaction to medication. An electrocardiogram ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN FRANCISCO — ECG screening that uses modern interpretation criteria was better at detecting disorders ...

Background In athletes, ECG changes from physiological cardiac remodelling are common but can overlap with findings from a pathological disorder. We compared ECG findings in a group of elite high ...

Prophylactic implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy did not reduce mortality in patients with a prior myocardial infarction, persistent moderate left ventricular systolic dysfunction and ...

Background The optimal pre-participation screening strategy in competitive athletes is debated. Objective To evaluate the accuracy of cardiovascular screening in NCAA athletes using a standardized ...