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Ecg

ECG stands for Electrocardiography, which is a non-invasive diagnostic test that records the electrical activity of the heart. This electrical activity, which is caused by electrical charges created by the heart as it beats, is picked up by the electrodes that are placed over the skin. It is useful to assess the heart rhythm, identify any heart disease, and for evaluation of cardiac efficiency.

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What does right bundle branch block mean?

Query: Hello doctor, I would like to send you my daughter's ECG for evaluation. This was taken at the ER. I think she had heartburn. We are now concerned about the abnormal report.  Read Full »


Dr. Rishu Sharma

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the ECG of your daughter. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). She has a condition called right bundle branch block. A right bundle branch block (RBBB) is a heart block in the electrical conduction system. Our heart is divided into four chambers...  Read Full »

Kindly interpret my ECG.

Query: Hi doctor, My ECG report showed left axis deviation, left anterior fascicular block and prolonged QT interval. Is this an abnormal ECG? What kind of health issue I am having? I am a 48 year old female. Also, I am diabetic since four years.  Read Full »


Dr. Rishu Sharma

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Left ventricular hypertrophy is the most important cause of left axis deviation and left anterior fascicular block. Hypertension (high blood pressure) can very often result in left ventricular hypertrophy causing left axis deviation. QT prolongation can be because of man...  Read Full »

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