ECG Resources

The Impact Of Cardiovascular Pharmacology On ECG Changes

The medications administered to manage and treat heart conditions can significantly influence ECG readings. Understanding these effects is necessary for accurate diagnosis and effective patient management. Whether you’re a seasoned cardiologist, a general practitioner, or a medical student, this knowledge will equip you with the tools needed to optimize patient care, make more informed decisions, […]

Deciphering ECG Variances In Pulmonary Disease And Disorders

With its ability to provide real-time information about the heart’s electrical activity, an Electrocardiogram (ECG) is necessary in any healthcare setting. While primarily used to detect cardiac conditions, ECGs can also reveal valuable insights into non-cardiac disorders, particularly lung diseases and disorders. Keep reading to understand better how to decipher ECG variances in lung disease […]

Exercise-Induced ECG Abnormalities And The Need For Athletic Health Checks

Exercise-induced ECG abnormalities in athletes have become a growing problem in sports medicine. Although some of these athletes may have ECG abnormalities, the routine use of ECGs for screening athletes is debated. The issue revolves around actual abnormal findings and pseudo-abnormal findings. There is no doubt that all athletes should undergo a pre-participation evaluation, […]

Mastering Techniques For Obtaining High-Quality Echocardiographic Images

Every cardiologist knows that obtaining high-quality echocardiographic images is critical in establishing an accurate diagnosis and creating an effective treatment plan for patients. However, in many ways, echocardiographic imaging is as much an art as it is a science, so it’s important to understand the different factors that can impact image quality and to have […]

Using Practice EKG Strips To Improve Your EKG Interpretation Skills

Learning to read EKGs comes naturally to some and can be more difficult for others. Typically, all it takes to get past the learning curve with EKG interpretation is the right instruction and plenty of practice. One great way to practice your interpretation skills is to train your spot identification of different rhythms with practice […]

Free EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet

Click Here To Skip The Info & Go Right To The Cheat Sheet! Interpreting EKGs EKG interpretation is a crucial skill for doctors, nurse practitioners, PAs, and other healthcare workers. It is also something that medical students, nursing students, and others studying healthcare will all come into contact with frequently during their education. ECG interpretation […]

6 Great ECG Interpretation Books For Your Bookshelf

Whether you’re a doctor, medical student, a nurse practitioner, a nurse, or a medical professional looking to brush up on your ECG interpretation skills, investing in a couple of ECG interpretation books for your reference is always a great idea. Online ECG video courses are an excellent way to consume the material, but ECG interpretation […]

What To Expect From A Good Holter Monitor Reading

My patient complained of palpitations. I ordered a 24-hour Holter monitor. Nothing is more frustrating than receiving a report stating “arrhythmias seen, no diary submitted,” and then finding out from the patient that they were never asked to even keep a diary during monitoring. From my perspective, the patient’s time and money, as well as […]