Articles tagged with Electrocardiography
A recent study found that millions of dollars are being squandered on unnecessary medical tests ordered during routine doctor visits. The research estimated annual direct medical costs for the three most expensive 'D' category tests to be between $47 million and $194 million.
At least 33% of patients with congestive heart failure who receive specialized pacemakers fail to respond, highlighting the need for more research in selecting candidates. This study suggests that traditional pacemaker implantation may not be effective for patients with previous heart attacks.
A recent study by the US Department of Veterans Affairs found that Hispanic heart patients had a significant survival advantage compared to their white and African-American counterparts. After adjusting for age and clinical data, Hispanic patients were only about 80% as likely to die as whites or blacks.
A recent study found that Asian Americans are seven times more likely to develop silent myocardial ischemia, a condition where plaque buildup restricts blood flow to the heart. Patients may experience fatigue, shortness of breath or palpitations instead of chest pain, emphasizing the need for awareness and early screenings.
Researchers detected SUDS in French Polynesians, a condition linked to family history and fainting. Treatment with implantable defibrillators can prevent sudden death, but further study is needed.
Researchers found that MRI accurately diagnosed acute coronary syndrome in 84% of patients, outperforming traditional tests like EKG and blood enzyme test. MRI detected all patients' heart attacks, even those with normal EKGs, and identified more patients with unstable angina.