A home-based AF screening strategy was well accepted in a new study, but whether it will be worthwhile for widescale use is unclear.

A remote screening strategy for asymptomatic atrial fibrillation involving use of an ECG patch for continuous ambulatory monitoring conferred a modest increase in AF diagnoses after 2.5 years among ...

If you're scheduled to have an electrocardiogram (EKG), you may wonder what to expect. Here, we break down what you need to know about an EKG test, including: What is an EKG? What does an EKG show ...

A wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) patch increases diagnosis of a common heart rhythm disorder, according to a study led by researchers at Oxford Population Health. The results of the Active ...

June 24 -- TUESDAY, June 23 (HealthDay News) -- A slight abnormality in an electrocardiogram (EKG), until now thought to be insignificant, can be a warning sign of future cardiac problems and an ...

During a heart attack, an EKG shows very specific changes, and there's a segment of the electrocardiogram where the changes are very striking.

We tapped two experts to find out how accurate your fitness tracker’s ECG reading is, and when you should consult a doctor.