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

ECG abnormalities detected as part of a cardiac screening program mandated by the National Basketball Association (NBA) were found in 15.6% of active players and potential draftees, a new analysis ...

We carried out a preoperative health check on a 13-month-old sexually intact male research beagle weighing 9.6 kg. The dog had no history of disease. The breeder (Marshall Europe, Italy) provided ...

Electrocardiographic (EKG) cardiac abnormalities are common in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), even those with a short disease duration, Canadian researchers have found. Severe ...

At an electrophysiology meeting one would expect a lot of interest in the high-tech and cutting edge. Yet one constant I find at European meetings is the popularity of sports cardiology, a decidedly ...

Background Electrocardiography (ECG) is recommended as part of IOC's preparticipation health examination in athletes. The new Seattle criteria for interpreting ECG in athletes are developed with ...

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 ...

Postmenopausal women without symptoms of cardiovascular problems who have minor or major abnormalities on an electrocardiogram are at increased risk for future cardiovascular events and death, ...

Shane Nanayakkara receives funding from the Heart Foundation and the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. Anna Beale does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or ...

QRS interval widening appears to be highly specific for the diagnosis of hyperkalemia in patients with end-stage kidney disease. ECG changes, in general, have poor sensitivities for hyperkalemia in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The ACC issued an opposition report against mandated preparticipation ECG screening. Healio spoke with a sports ...