If you're scheduled to have an electrocardiogram (EKG), you may wonder what to expect. Here, we break down what you need to know about an EKG test, including: What is an EKG? What does an EKG show?

Even a normal ECG doesn’t always mean a healthy heart. Physician Dr. Chaitanya explains how subtle issues can go unnoticed ...

An ST depression is a possible outcome of an electrocardiogram (ECG) test. It can indicate health conditions such as hypokalemia, myocardial ischemia, or a side effect of medications. Doctors may ...

The Apple Watch introduced electrocardiogram (ECG) heart measurements in 2018, and the feature has been saving lives ever since. Available on the Apple Watch Series 4-10 and Ultra 1/2, ECG readings ...

With heart rate monitors now standard in smartwatches and fitness trackers, electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG) have rapidly become a common feature in health wearables. The technology aims to assist ...

As Figure 1 shows, this patient has long-standing 1° AV block -- dating back to 1949. As shown in the diagram in Figure 2, the impulse from the atrium turns around in the AV junction due to dual AV ...

With the latest update, the Fitbit Sense watch can now give you an electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) reading. This is similar to the FDA-approved feature that the Apple Watch launched in 2018, and the ...

For decades, the traditional 12-lead electrocardiogram ("ECG") has been the gold standard in cardiac diagnostics, including ...

We've read the fine print -- and consulted experts -- about Apple's irregular heart rhythm technology so you don’t have to. Danielle Kosecki is an award-winning journalist who has covered health and ...

My almost 80-year-old parents say this portable ECG device is "so easy to use" (Photos via Sarah DiMuro). My parents are two of my favourite people in the world, and if there's something I can do to ...