September 5, 2006 (Barcelona) -- A study of patients with severe epilepsy and learning difficulties showed that 60% have abnormalities on electrocardiogram (ECG), raising the question of whether these ...

While not all arrhythmias are fatal or even dangerous, it's still a cause for concern. Some, after all, could cause heart failure and cardiac arrest, and a lot of people with abnormal heart rhythms ...

Dr. William O'Neill answers the question: 'Diagnosing Abnormal Heart Rhythms?' — -- Question: How are abnormal heart rhythms typically diagnosed? Answer :When you go to the doctor the doctor ...

Apple watches have some advantages over traditional ways of diagnosing cardiac arrythmias in children but need more validation, finds a new study. Smartwatches can help physicians detect and diagnose ...

BOSTON (CBS) -- More than six million Americans have an abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation. For some people, traditional treatments just don't work but doctors at a local medical center ...

If you are a nurse, doctor or other medical professional that deals with cardiac issues or ECG readings, you owe it to yourself and your patients to take an EKG interpretation course. An EKG ...

Researchers at University of the Pacific in Stockton say they have more evidence that energy drinks may be bad for your heart. UOP researchers wanted to see how much affect energy drinks have on heart ...

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 ...

Correspondence to Dr Aaron Baggish, Cardiovascular Performance Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Yawkey Suite 5B, Boston, MA 02114, USA; abaggish{at}partners.org Background/aim ...

A small study suggests breast implants may interfere with the quality of ECG readings, leading to false-positive abnormalities. Researchers led by Sok-Sithikun Bun, MD (Princess Grace Hospital, Monaco ...