2007-02-07 16:20:48 · 7 answers · asked by Lucy 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
It is a vague term, and can be used for high/low levels of Na,K,Ca, and myocardial toxicity of of cardiac drugs e.g digoxin.
It can be used for myocardial infection (myocitis), valvular diseases,conduction defects etc.
Normally it is used for a shift in the normal pattern of myocardium rhythm as documented in myograph of ECG/EKG.
2007-02-08 10:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An ECG aka EKG measures the force and direction of electrical flow in the heart. An "abnormal" finding would simply mean that the flow differs from what is expected in most hearts. This can be caused by many factors. It could be that the electrical pathways have been damaged by a current or old heart attack (infarct). It could be that the pathways are not conducting properly due to blockage of the coronary arteries reducing the blood and oxygen to part of the heart (ischemia). Another possibility is that abnormal levels of electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, and calcium are interfering with the conduction. It could also be that the pathways just conduct the impulses in a different direction and force than in most hearts due to the natural variations that occur from one person's body to the next. Someone trained in cardiology would have to look at the EKG to see what's abnormal about it before deciding what it means in a particular person.
2007-02-08 03:52:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
EKGs monitor and record your heart's rhythm and functioning. An abnormal EKG means a problem, whether its big or small, was found.
An abnormal reading can indicate a heart murmur or arrythmia, damage to the heart from a past heart attack, or indicate a blockage.
2007-02-07 16:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by redhead77 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An electrocardiogram (EKG, ECG) is a test that measures the electrical signals that control the rhythm of your heartbeat.
2007-02-07 16:24:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to really answer your ?, an abnormal EKG is one that is not normal
this question can only be answered by reading a cardiology text...there are literally thousands of abnormalities on an EKG some are lethal and others are not...
can you be more specific?
2007-02-07 16:25:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It mean an abnormal electrocardiogram. Both abbreviations mean the same thing and basically it says you electrocardigram was not normal.
2007-02-07 16:23:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do the initials ECG and EKG stand for?
2016-12-27 12:43:49 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋