An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a tool used to measure the heartbeat using an electrical current. By following the current from 10 electrodes placed around the body, a traditional 12-lead ECG can give a ...

How often do you see an ECG that is just a little off? Maybe the T wave is flat, oddly-shaped or inverted. Maybe the ST segment is coved, very minimally-depressed or shows some J point elevation.

When looking at a 12-lead ECG, a few logistics must be understood. First, the standard 12-lead ECG is a 10-second strip. The bottom one or two lines will be a full “rhythm strip” of a specific lead, ...