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Additional tests such as a brain CT, electrocardiogram, or chest x-ray may also be required. Treatment and Supportive Care. (Suite101.com)
Russert death shows massive heart attack isn't easy to predict Jun 16, 2008
For instance, a routine stress test, performed using a combination of a treadmill and electrocardiogram, can disclose heart rhythm abnormalities that occur during exercise when blockages prevent the heart's blood supply from meeting its growing demand. Nuclear and ultrasound stress tests produce cloudy images and information on heart function. (USA Today)
ECG Reading May Predict Death, Rehospitalization Risk Jun 12, 2008
TUESDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- Hospitalized heart failure patients who have a longer than normal QRS duration (a measurement of the electrical conducting time of the heart on an electrocardiogram) appear to have a high risk of death or rehospitalization, U.S. researchers report. They analyzed data from 2,962 patients hospitalized for heart failure who had a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF -- a measure of how well the left ventricle of the heart pumps with each contraction) of 40... (MEDLINEplus)
Taking gorilla health to heart Jun 11, 2008
A recent ultrasound and electrocardiogram showed he was healthy, says veterinarian Doug Whiteside. Gorillas in the wild don't seem to suffer from heart disease, but they are in trouble for different reasons. (Globe and Mail)
Sucking out Clot Debris Helps Heart Attack Patients Jun 7, 2008
All 1,071 people in the trial were given emergency treatment called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for the kind of heart attack formally called ST-elevation myocardial infarction, a term that refers to the pattern traced out by an electrocardiogram. The usual treatment is insertion of a balloon-tipped catheter to reopen the blocked coronary artery. (MEDLINEplus)
Ambulance service blocks use of heart-saving system Jun 5, 2008
It believes 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) machines, used to diagnose patients, should be operated only by highly trained paramedics and that junior staff should not be required to manage cardiac arrest patients for the additional time it takes to transport them to one of the major hospitals. The instructions have angered cardiologists. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Quest PharmaTech Announces Positive Results from Phase I Clinical Trial of its Photodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratosis Jun 2, 2008
The study parameters employed included physician clinical assessment, patient symptomatic assessment, skin photography, blood chemistry, urinalysis, electrocardiogram and skin biopsy. The study was conducted at clinical sites in Edmonton and Montreal. (Canada Newswire)
Wireless tech sends medical data to doctors Jun 1, 2008
JAMM AQUINO / Paramedic Alan Young, left, hooked up Bryan Cheplic, middle, public information officer for the Honolulu Emergency Services Department, to an electrocardiogram machine yesterday ... Honolulu paramedics used new technology yesterday to help save the life of a heart attack patient, doctors said during a news conference to show off new equipment and software that enables paramedics to wirelessly transmit electrocardiograms to the Queen's Medical Center before the patients arrive at... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Legislature honors county’s paramedics Jun 1, 2008
Martin took quick action to perform Advanced Cardiac Life Support techniques, including electrocardiogram interpretation, establishing an I.V., and administration of epinephrine and atropine, two drugs given to restart the heart. Thanks to the efforts and dedication of Martin a pulse was re-established and a life was saved. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Obama's doctor says he's fit to lead May 30, 2008
An electrocardiogram showed no signs of a heart problem. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Medication Shows Promise For Patients With Severe Chronic Constipation May 30, 2008
"We conducted electrocardiogram testing during the study and did not find heart rhythm issues, although two of the three patients who withdrew from the study did have symptoms, palpitations and dizziness that may have been attributable to an effect on the cardiovascular system.". Prucalopride is not yet approved for use in the United States or in any other country. (Science Daily)
Obama doctor: Candidate in 'excellent health' May 30, 2008
An electrocardiogram, a measure of heart function, was normal. Scheiner noted Obama's family history of cancer his mother and grandfather both died of the disease and his own history of "intermittent cigarette smoking." Scheiner said that Obama "has quit this practice on several occasions and is currently using Nicorette gum with success.". (USA Today)
Taser may have regulated mans heart rhythm May 28, 2008
The patient calmed down and another electrocardiogram showed his heart rhythm was normal ... Richards noted that the patient was not hooked up to the electrocardiogram at the precise moment of being shocked. (MSNBC -- Health)
Incident shows Taser may have affected heart May 28, 2008
The patient calmed down and another electrocardiogram showed his heart rhythm was normal. . (Reuters)
Know the Warning Signs of Stroke May 26, 2008
By the end of the study, some 30,000 people will have been interviewed and had blood work, an electrocardiogram and a medical evaluation. It's all part of a sweeping effort to understand why blacks and people who live in the southeastern part of the United States -- a region known as the "Stroke Belt" -- suffer higher-than-average rates of death from stroke than whites and people in other regions of the country. (Health-Finder)
The Informers by Juan Gabriel Vasquez May 24, 2008
The doctor ordered new tests, still general ones but more exhaustive, and among them was a test of strength; my father, wearing underpants long and baggy as chaps, first walked then jogged on the treadmill, and then returned to the tiny changing room (in which, he told me, he'd felt like stretching his arms, and, realizing the place was so small he could touch the facing walls with his elbows, suffered a brief attack of claustrophobia), and when he'd just put on his flannel trousers and begun to... (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Findings released from 1 of the largest percutaneous coronary intervention trials ever May 24, 2008
In the landmark global trial, bivalirudin was compared to heparin plus GPI in more than 3,600 patients with ST-segment (a specific electrocardiogram wave) elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the most severe form of heart attack ... STEMI involves myocardial injury, as indicated by a significant abnormality on the electrocardiogram (ECG) called ST-segment elevation. (EurekAlert!)
Coughing? Can I See Your DNA, Please? May 16, 2008
He one day envisions that just as an electrocardiogram (EKG), the squiggly lines that trace the electrical activity in the heart, can tell a doctor whether you've had a heart attack, a test could record changes in gene activity and tell doctors how your immune system is doing an immune checkup of sorts. That kind of widespread use for example, the U.S. Department of Defense could use the immune checkup to test for the flu in a submarine crew before a long mission would require faster versions of... (Scientific American)
Novel Insight Into Cardiac Arrhythmias, Sudden Cardiac Death May 12, 2008
LQTS gets its name from a markedly elongated QT interval on an electrocardiogram (ECG). The QT interval corresponds to the time it takes for the heart's lower chambers, or ventricles, to discharge (depolarize) and recharge (repolarize) so that they are ready for a new contraction cycle again. (Science Daily)
Bottom Line: Tests Every Man Should Have May 3, 2008 ADHD Drug Warnings Apr 23, 2008 Cardiac Screening Recommended for Kids Taking Stimulants for ADHD Apr 23, 2008 Kids Need EKGs Before ADHD Drugs Apr 23, 2008 Heart exam, EKG recommended before children get ADHD drugs Apr 22, 2008 New Guidelines Urge Heart Tests Before Kids Apr 22, 2008 Kids Need Heart Exams Before Taking ADHD Drugs Apr 22, 2008 Several eyes soon to focus on CMS athletes hearts Apr 19, 2008 You’ve Got Mail 04-15-2008 Apr 16, 2008 Mental stress reduces blood flow to the heart in patients with gene variation Apr 16, 2008 Medics' job: "Some of what you see, you just couldn't make up" Apr 15, 2008 Saving a Life in 14 Minutes Apr 13, 2008 Exercise During Pregnancy Leads To A Healthier Heart In Moms- And Babies-to-be Apr 11, 2008 Angina Drug Potentially Useful Against Heart Rhythm Disorders Apr 2, 2008 Theravance in talks to partner Phase II gastrointestinal motility dysfunction compound, CEO says Apr 2, 2008 Anticoagulant Drugs Had Similar Outcomes After Angioplasty Apr 1, 2008 Device That Clears Debris From Artery Aids Blood Flow in PCI Mar 31, 2008 Wired for soundness Mar 31, 2008 Comparison of anticoagulants for angioplasty show similar outcomes Mar 31, 2008 Technology upgrade Mar 28, 2008 Several Methods Possible For Enhancing The Functioning Of Defibrillators In Cases Of Heart Attack Mar 26, 2008 New heart device helps save lives Mar 24, 2008 Cardiac care is faster than ever in the county Mar 22, 2008 Early warning system for drug dangers sought Mar 21, 2008 NewCardio names Mark Kroll chairman Mar 20, 2008 ECG Standards Should Be Revised For Elderly, Researchers Urge Mar 19, 2008 ER Docs Must Ask About Cocaine, Group Says Mar 19, 2008 Cocaine causes heart attack symptoms Mar 19, 2008 Hacking fears over wireless pacemakers Mar 16, 2008 A test of heart: students scanned for 'adult' problems Mar 15, 2008 White Men With Chest Pains Treated Fastest in ERs Mar 15, 2008 Mayo researchers say ECG standards should be revised for elderly Mar 15, 2008 Sudden deathHow fight for answers over Adam helped save his relatives Mar 10, 2008 Odds against teens having a heart attack Mar 8, 2008 FDA Approves Aloxi(R) (Palonosetron HCL) Injection for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Mar 3, 2008 Doctors urge people to learn the signs of a heart attack, stroke Mar 3, 2008 Healer of huskies Mar 3, 2008 Airline: Devices Working On NYC-Bound Flight When Woman Died Feb 26, 2008 Weak hearts a danger for athletes Feb 23, 2008 "Silent" Heart Attacks Can Be Serious Feb 13, 2008 Nurses' Notes - Fluttering heart may be more than love Feb 13, 2008 Mended Hearts prove there is life after heart disease Feb 12, 2008 Heart attack help: the BlackBerry solution Feb 7, 2008 Common Drug-releasing Coronary Stents Appear To Have Similar Clinical Outcomes Feb 4, 2008 The accidental tourist: Dealing with medical care abroad Feb 2, 2008 Malpractice suit aborted Jan 29, 2008 New cardiac drug allows dog owners to take heartPosted 12 hours, 33 minutes ago. Jan 27, 2008 Phoebe donates 39 EKGs to EMS Jan 24, 2008 Tri-City area is fortunate that LifeEvac calls Dinwiddie home Jan 23, 2008 The doctor will see you now! Jan 23, 2008 * Stability isn't just psychological Jan 22, 2008 Specialized System Speeds Heart Attack Treatment Jan 18, 2008 Portable Device Quickly Detects Early Alzheimer's Jan 17, 2008 Kennedy had heart condition Jan 17, 2008 Kennedy autopsy shows heart disease Jan 17, 2008 Students to undergo heart tests Jan 17, 2008 Heart disease cause of Joe Kennedy's death Jan 15, 2008 Methadone Even At Therapeutic Levels Can Kill, Study Suggests Jan 11, 2008 Diagnosis likely saved young man's life Jan 10, 2008 Jessie, born to Crescent City family, faces heart surgery, must gain weight Jan 10, 2008 Therapeutic Levels of Methadone Can Kill Jan 10, 2008 /R E P E A T/ - Participants Selected at Random in three Regions - CARTaGENE Begins Large-Scale Research Project on Health and Disease Jan 7, 2008 Similar Outcomes For Patients With ACS Treated With Different Anticoagulant Regimens Jan 3, 2008 'False-positive' Activation Of Cardiac Catheterization May Occur In Some With Suspected Heart Attack Dec 22, 2007 Uglier but safer? Dec 20, 2007
Electrocardiogram every three or four years, starting at age 40 (earlier if there is a family history of heart disease). Colonoscopy every 10 years - or sigmoidoscopy every five years - starting at age 50 (earlier if there is a family history of colon cancer). (WNBC.com, NY)
Fatigue is more than just plain tired May 2, 2008
X-rays or an electrocardiogram might be used in the investigation. She also does a depression screening for some patients. (CNN -- Health)
If the electrocardiogram turns up trouble, that does not necessarily mean the child should not get ADHD medications, Vetter said. "We would monitor those children more carefully -- start them on lower doses of drugs and see how they do," she said. (KWTX.com, TX)
They include: the taking of a detailed patient and family medical history, particularly regarding heart disease; a full physical exam, including blood pressure and heart beat monitoring; an electrocardiogram (ECG); and a pediatric cardiologist consultation prior to treatment if evidence of heart disease is uncovered. After treatment begins, the AHA said that children should continue to have blood pressure check-ups once every one to three months, as well as routine health check-ups every six to... (MEDLINEplus)
(NEW YORK) Children should be screened for heart problems with an electrocardiogram before getting drugs like Ritalin to treat hyperactivity and attention-deficit disorder, the American Heart Association recommended Monday ... "We thought it was reasonable to include the electrocardiogram as a tool for the pediatrician, the psychiatrist so that this would help identify additional children who have heart disease," Vetter said. (Time.com)
Children should be screened for heart problems with an electrocardiogram before getting drugs like Ritalin to treat hyperactivity and attention-deficit disorder, the American Heart Association recommended Monday. . (Herald Sun)
Children diagnosed with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder should have a thorough heart work-up, including an electrocardiogram, before taking stimulants such as Ritalin to treat the condition, according to a new recommendation by the American Heart Association. The advice marks the first time a medical-guidelines body in the U.S. has urged wide use of an electrocardiogram, which charts electrical activity in the heart, to screen a presumed healthy population for abnormalities ... An... (Wall Street Journal)
The American Heart Association called for these children to undergo an electrocardiogram, a test that detects and records the heart's electrical activity, before taking such drugs ... The association's recommendations call for a child to get an electrocardiogram before starting ADHD stimulant medications because the test may identify conditions like heart rhythm abnormalities that can trigger sudden cardiac death ... If the electrocardiogram turns up trouble, that does not necessarily mean the... (Newsmax)
Officials involved with Heart of a Champion Day say what makes these screenings unique is that they will include an electrocardiogram and an echocardiogram diagnostic tools not commonly used during routine health checks for athletes. Both exams look for existing conditions such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a thickening of the heart muscle that causes electrical disruptions and reduced blood flow. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
So the nurse gave Bubba a blood test, a blood pressure test, an electrocardiogram, and told Bubba to take off all his clothes and wait for the doctor. An hour later the doctor came in and found Bubba sitting patiently in the nude and asked Bubba what he had. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
These bouts often produce no symptoms of chest pain and are rarely detectable on a standard electrocardiogram. Yet previous UF research has shown that these patients have a threefold greater risk of dying as large a risk factor as cigarette smoking or high cholesterol. (EurekAlert!)
They take blood sugar, blood pressure and electrocardiogram readings, and listen to tired lungs with a stethoscope. "Best job in the world," said paramedic Garth Gilmer. (San Francisco Chronicle)
"He was very sweaty and pale. He looked like he was in extreme anguish." Domenicis feeds Rosen four chewable baby aspirin - aspirin is known to reduce clotting and increase heart-attack survival rates - while Binnall attaches electrocardiogram sensors to Rosen's chest. The EKG immediately shows signs of a heart attack. (Boston Globe)
As a result, a key component of the research involved magnetocardiography (MCG), the magnetic correlate of an electrocardiogram (ECG). MCG is a safe, non-invasive method to record the magnetic field surrounding the electrical currents generated by the fetal heart and nervous system. (Science Daily)
The QT interval is part of the heart's electrical signature as recorded by an electrocardiogram (ECG). The QT represents the time it takes for the heart's lower chambers to "reset" electrically after each heartbeat. (Science Daily)
According to press releases, Theravances preliminary review of the electrocardiogram data from the study implied there were problems with the conduct of the study, which meant the study will need to be repeated in order to generate scientifically valid results. Still, GSK has shown great interest in Theravance. (FT.com -- Markets)
Treatment with abciximab and implantation of an uncoated stent is a treatment strategy used to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in patients undergoing angioplasty for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI - a certain pattern on an electrocardiogram after a heart attack), according to background information in the study. The researchers noted it hasn't been clear whether using tirofiban instead of abciximab would provide similar benefits. (MEDLINEplus)
Analysis of the elevated ST-segment on the electrocardiogram -- specifically, its return to a normal baseline -- was also used to gauge the quality of blood flow to the heart muscle. During angiography, researchers observed a blush grade of 0 or 1 in 17 percent of patients treated with the aid of the aspiration catheter and in 26 percent of patients treated with conventional PCI (p less than 0. (PR Newswire)
The sensors, made of stainless steel wires, are soft, washable and placed on the pillow and foot of the sheets for the electrocardiogram, and in the middle of the bed to measure breathing patterns throughout the night. The study, among 200 patients at three hospitals in Germany and Spain, will also require they wear a specially made vest once a day containing similar electrodes that check breathing rates. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Infusion with abciximab and implantation of an uncoated-stent is a treatment strategy used to reduce major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in patients undergoing angioplasty (percutaneous coronary intervention [PCI]) for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI; a certain pattern on an electrocardiogram following a heart attack) ... The researchers found that among the 722 patients (97 percent) who had an interpretable electrocardiogram, at least 50 percent resolution of ST-segment... (EurekAlert!)
The LifePak 12, 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (EKG) helps identify a heart attack and its location in the heart. Each ambulance in the district has an electrocardiogram ... He is teaching a basic emergency medical technician course at Klamath Community College and incorporates training on the electrocardiogram device into his classes. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
The automatic external defibrillator (AED) is a device capable of analysing the electrocardiogram and applying, if necessary, defibrillation. The mechanical activity of the thoracic compressions and ventilations induces interference on the electrocardiogram that compromises the reliability of the AED diagnosis ... The methods of filtration designed are divided into two groups: those that only analyse the information of the electrocardiogram registered by the AED and those that require... (Science Daily)
Staff from the Sun Lakes Fire Department arrived quickly, hooked him to an electrocardiogram monitor, gave him medication to thin his blood and raced him to Chandler Regional Medical Center. Syvertsen didn't know it at the time, but he was one of the first patients in Sun Lakes to benefit from a new device just purchased by the Fire Department: a 12-lead EKG monitor. (AZCentral -- News)
The station hooked him up to an electrocardiogram machine and immediately determined he was having a type of heart attack called ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, or STEMI. ... Part of the success of the new system is that every ambulance with a paramedic in the county now carries a 12-lead electrocardiogram machine, county officials said ... Its ambulances were the first to have the 12-lead electrocardiogram machines. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Once trials start, subjects are routinely tested for changes in blood pressure, electrocardiogram patterns, and levels of fats, sugars and other molecules, Temple said. But those methods only work when the drug effect is something the tests can measure. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
NewCardio is a development-stage company focused on the development of technology to provide higher accuracy and increase the value of the standard 12-lead electrocardiogram. Related Industry News. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
18, 2008) Researchers at Mayo Clinic suggest that the established "normal" ranges for evaluating electrocardiograms for persons over 80 years old should be "revisited." ... The intervals refer to the times between recorded peaks of the specific motions in a heartbeat as represented on an electrocardiogram ... 7, 2007) Postmenopausal women without symptoms of cardiovascular problems who have minor or major abnormalities on an electrocardiogram are at increased risk for future cardiovascular... (Science Daily)
They would have an electrocardiogram and other tests to rule out a heart attack. "If you admit everyone to hospital with chest pain, you use valuable resources," said Reiffel. (Click2Houston, TX)
They would have an electrocardiogram and other tests to rule out a heart attack. Get personalised news stories on mobile. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Researchers could determine the make and model of the device and access real-time electrocardiogram results, as well as data on the hypothetical patient's heart rate and cardiac activity. The team then mounted attacks. (Telegraph.co.uk)
That s why Andover-based HeartScreen America showed up last week at Marlborough High School (MHS) to administer electrocardiogram and other cardiac screening tests and questionnaires to more than 70 area students, whose parents had reserved appointments at $49 each for the service. And that s why Amy Guzzi of Southborough showed up with her four children at MHS for the specialized heart screening. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
5 times more likely than women to get an electrocardiogram and 1 ... 8 times more likely than nonwhites to get an electrocardiogram and 1. (Health-Finder)
-- Researchers at Mayo Clinic suggest that the established normal ranges for evaluating electrocardiograms for persons over 80 years old should be revisited ... The intervals refer to the times between recorded peaks of the specific motions in a heartbeat as represented on an electrocardiogram. (EurekAlert!)
But his GP said there was a three-month wait for an electrocardiogram (ECG). "I was alarmed. I said Liam could not have an anaesthetic without an ECG," said Nick. (BBC News -- UK)
Higgins is raising money for a pilot heart screening program that would provide students with an electrocardiogram and an echocardiogram tests that will discover the hidden heart defects normal school physicals never find. We re looking for a needle in a haystack, but that s what we have to do, Dr. Higgins said. (KHOU.com, TX)
The most frequently observed side effects with Aloxi equal to or greater than 2% were electrocardiogram (ECG) QT prolongation (5%), bradycardia (4%), headache (3%), and constipation (2%). Included in the updated label with the PONV indication are the results of a study, in 221 healthy volunteers, on the effects of Aloxi at doses of 0. (PR Newswire)
We take an electrocardiogram and enzyme tests. Even a small injury to the heart muscle shows up in a blood test. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
" Now it's something every musher must do in preparation for the race. "Every dog that comes through Iditarod gets an ECG (electrocardiogram) every year too," Hooley said. "That's something that some people don't have. These are programs (Nelson) has championed that are not only valuable to him but to the dogs and the mushers. (Anchorage Daily News)
A longtime friend said Desir, a 44-year-old nurse, had been to a doctor for an electrocardiogram just two weeks earlier and had left with a clean bill of health. Desir, who was afraid of flying and was married with two children, had diabetes but was in generally good health, said her friend, who asked to remain anonymous because she did not want to be contacted by more members of the media. (WNBC.com, NY)
Even though the use of an electrocardiogram [ECG or EKG] can accurately detect some conditions, when you screen vast populations you can still wind up with "a lot of false positives," meaning a lot of kids being banned from sports unnecessarily, he said. In Canada, varsity and professional athletes undergo systematic physical exams in order to remain active, Dr. Meeuwisse said. (Globe and Mail)
The common test called the electrocardiogram can pick it up. So can a stress test, and a blood test that picks up on the presence of certain hormones. (CBS News -- Early Show)
You decide to seek medical attention and once in the emergency room an electrocardiogram is done. The electrocardiogram reveals not a broken heart but an abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation. (Missoulian, MT)
An electrocardiogram test will be available for 15. This includes a wallet-sized copy of the EKG reading. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
They removed Mr. Doerner's shirt and attached 10 wires to his chest to get an electrocardiogram reading. The results were then sent electronically to a cardiologist at St. Mary's General Hospital, who received the ECG readings almost instantly. (Globe and Mail)
The patients were initially treated for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI; a certain pattern on an electrocardiogram following a heart attack), non-STEMI or unstable angina pectoris, and stable angina. The researchers found that the proportion of patients experiencing major adverse cardiac events, such as cardiac death, heart attack, target lesion revascularization, or target vessel revascularization, were 98 (9. (Science Daily)
Hospital fees ($377), a pre-op electrocardiogram ($7) and blood tests ($19) would bring my total cash outlay to $1,794. In the United States, arthroscopic knee surgery can cost as much as $5,000. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
When Lendel went to see Collins in March 2001, Collins ordered a resting electrocardiogram to check his heart ... Cox said witnesses would testify that Collins didn't order a stress test electrocardiogram for Lendel ... But perhaps his strongest criticism was that Collins didn't prescribe an electrocardiogram stress test. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Radiographs (X-rays) and ultrasound of your dog s chest, along with an electrocardiogram, may assist your veterinarian in further diagnosing and staging your pet s heart disease. Most congestive heart failure patients are victims of two cardiac diseases: Atrioventricular Valvular Insufficiency or Dilated Cardiomyopathy. (Lima News, OH)
In an effort to reduce the time between a patient s arrival and in-hospital treatment, Phoebe Tuesday announced the donation of 39 electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) machines for the emergency medical services units of eight Southwest Georgia counties ... The portable electrocardiogram EKGs, which will be on ambulances, allow EMS technicians to move up the cycle of care timetable. (Albany Herald)
The passenger compartment holds ventilation equipment for adults and children, 12-lead electrocardiogram machines and heart defibrillators. The crew members are highly trained and prepared to handle any medical situation that may arise. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Tests like an electrocardiogram (EKG), which measures electrical activity in the heart, are usually done only if you have relevant risk factors or symptoms of heart disease. What to ask about: The different kinds and roles of cholesterol and triglycerides. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The doctor may test heart function with an electrocardiogram or an echocardiogram, an exercise stress test or a Holter monitor to detect abnormal rhythms. Vision tests may be performed, along with tests to evaluate balance and gait and CT or MRI scans of the head, including noninvasive tests that check for narrowed or blocked arteries to the brain. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
"We have developed a system in which the paramedics do an ECG [electrocardiogram] in the field," said Dr. Michel R. Le May, professor of medicine at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, and lead author of the report ... Paramedics had to be trained to do electrocardiograms in the field, which was done in collaboration with the four hospitals, and the special telephone lines had to be established, the report said. (MEDLINEplus)
It would be part of a regular preventative medicine exam much like a PSA test or EKG (electrocardiogram), serving as a cognitive impairment vital sign of sorts. The portable test runs patients through a battery of visual and auditory stimuli such as pictures and words that assess cognitive abilities relative to age, gauging reaction time and memory capabilities. (Science Daily)
Adams said medical records indicated that Kennedy had some elevated blood pressure readings and had an electrocardiogram, but those tests would not necessarily reveal either condition. Hypertensive heart disease "is very common in the general population," Adams said, but "not common in this age group.". (AZCentral -- Sports)
A's physician Dr. Allan Pont told the Chronicle that the team had conducted thorough cardiovascular tests on Kennedy, including an electrocardiogram and an echocardiogram, because the pitcher had a family history of heart disease. "He had a pretty extensive cardiological exam, and everything was clear," Pont said. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
The program will offer a family history questionnaire, an electrocardiogram (EKG), and an echocardiogram at selected schools across the state. Parents will have to agree to have their students tested. (Beaumont Enterprise)
Because Kennedy had a family history of heart disease, the A's provided him with thorough cardivascular tests, including an electrocardiogram and an echocardiogram, according to team physician Dr. Allan Pont ... That has lead to calls for mandatory electrocardiograms for all athletes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
They also suggested that additional safeguards prior to therapy might be necessary, such as an electrocardiogram and an assessment of the potential risk for respiratory suppression both awake and asleep. The OHSU research was based on the work of the landmark Oregon Sudden Unexpected Death Study (Ore-SUDS), which Chugh initiated five years ago. (Science Daily)
When Michael Sutton was admitted to the emergency room Dr. Todd Lawrence immediately ordered an electrocardiogram, or EKG. He noticed the abnormality right away and rushed the results to Rose, who was operating on another patient at the time. Rose, too, saw the problem and warned Lawrence to keep the young patient in the hospital. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
After an electrocardiogram, devastating news was delivered to the family. Jessie has two holes in her heart, one in the top and the other in the bottom. (Daily Triplicate)
They also suggested that additional safeguards prior to therapy might be necessary, such as an electrocardiogram and an assessment of the potential risk for respiratory suppression both awake and asleep. . (Newsmax)
The people who accept to participate in CARTaGENE will spend two hours with a registered nurse, who will conduct various physical tests such as an electrocardiogram and lung capacity. She will also take a blood and a urine sample. (Canada Newswire)
"Early angiography followed by interventional or surgical revascularization when appropriate has been shown to result in reduced rates of death, myocardial infarction (MI), refractory ischemia, and rehospitalization in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS; unstable angina or non--ST-segment elevation MI [a certain pattern on an electrocardiogram following a heart attack]). Because both MI and hemorrhagic complications have been associated with early and late mortality in patients with ACS... (Science Daily)
Allowing the emergency department physician to activate the cardiac catheterization laboratory is a key strategy to reduce the time to receiving treatment for patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI; a certain pattern on an electrocardiogram following a heart attack), according to background information in the article ... Guidelines recommend that the emergency department physician make the decision regarding reperfusion therapy, such as coronary angiography, within 10... (Science Daily)
The ambulances have fluorescent green colors and squiggly lines resembling an electrocardiogram heart machine readout. It sounds yucky, but it s really going to look sharp, Carmack said. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
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