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Electrocardiography (ECG) is one of the most vital and readily used screening tool in clinical medicine. It is inexpensive and easily obtained in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The ECG is used to diagnose numerous cardiac conditions, including prior infarction and active cardiac ischemia, as well as conduction abnormalities such as atrial fibrillation and life-threatening tachycardias. The information provided by ECGs is also used in determining which type of implantable cardiac defibrillator should be used for the management of advanced heart failure. Numerous noncardiac conditions, including electrolyte abnormalities and medication side effects, are also detectable on ECG owing to their distinct effect on conduction patterns.
Electrocardiography (ECG) is one of the most vital and readily used screening tool in clinical medicine. It is inexpensive and easily obtained in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The ECG is used to diagnose numerous cardiac conditions, including prior infarction and active cardiac ischemia, as well as conduction abnormalities such as atrial fibrillation and life-threatening tachycardias. The information provided by ECGs is also used in determining which type of implantable cardiac defibrillator should be used for the management of advanced heart failure. Numerous noncardiac conditions, including electrolyte abnormalities and medication side effects, are also detectable on ECG owing to their distinct effect on conduction patterns.