Could you please comment on poor R-wave progression seen on an ECG? I know that it is often a nonspecific finding more commonly seen in women than in men, but is it also increasingly common in ...

The correct diagnosis is sinus bradycardia with a sinus pause due to sinus node arrest (Figure 2). Figure 2. Courtesy of Philip J. Podrid, MD. The rhythm is regular except for one long RR interval or ...

A specialist tells how to interpret subtle changes on the ECG, including those caused by two life-threatening syndromes you might otherwise miss. Reading ECGs is like learning to appreciate art—it is ...

If it’s important that an ECG is done, it’s important that it’s legible. Asking patients to hold their breath for a couple of seconds can help, or if fine tremor is a problem, try moving the limb ...