The ST segment is the portion of the ECG from the end of the QRS complex to the beginning of the T wave. The ST segment normally remains isoelectric, thus ST segment depression or ST segment elevation ...

The ST segment is the line between the “S” and the “T” on the readout of an EKG. If a person is in good health, the line appears at or close to the baseline level. A depressed or elevated ST segment ...

Early repolarization is a common finding in young, healthy individuals. It appears as mild ST segment elevation that can be diffuse; however, it is more prominent in the precordial leads. The ST ...

Communicating concerns about nonspecific changes on ECG Exercise caution when a patient presents with acute chest pain. The ability to explain the situation as clearly as possible is essential.

An electrocardiogram, also called an ECG or EKG, is a simple and painless test that measures the electrical impulses of your heart to check for signs of heart disease. It's done through small ...

Chest discomfort, shortness of breath, lightheadedness and upper body pain are some of the most obvious symptoms of a heart attack. And like with any medical emergency, time is of the essence—the time ...

BOYCE, La. (KALB) - St. Mary’s Residential and Community Services is strengthening its commitment to heart health by ...

ECG and EKG are different abbreviations for the same test, called an electrocardiogram. This test measures how electricity is functioning in a person’s heart. People may also refer to it as an ...