Standardization in Performing and Interpreting Electrocardiograms

Muhammad Ajmal; Frank Marcus

doi:10.1016/j.amjmed.2020.10.042

Standardization in Performing and Interpreting Electrocardiograms

Am J Med. 2021 Apr;134(4):430-434. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2020.10.042. Epub 2020 Dec 25.

Authors

Muhammad Ajmal¹, Frank Marcus²

Affiliations

¹ University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson. Electronic address: drajmal207@gmail.com.
² University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson.

PMID: 33359812
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2020.10.042

Abstract

Excellence in recording and interpretation of electrocardiogram (ECG) is a necessity for optimal electrocardiography. This includes data to properly interpret the ECG, including data on age, gender, cardiovascular diagnosis, medications, abnormal laboratory findings (eg, data on electrolytes), and the indications for the electrocardiogram. The ECG needs to be performed by a qualified technician and interpreted by an experienced physician.

Keywords: ECG electrodes; Electrocardiogram; Interpretation of ECGs; Standards in ECG.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Clinical Competence
Electrocardiography / methods*
Electrocardiography / standards*
Health Personnel / education*
Health Personnel / standards*
Humans
Reference Standards