ECG interpretationInterpretation of the ECG in young, fit, asymptomatic individuals undertaking high-hazard occupations is the topic of the fourth article in the occupational cardiology series

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a well-tolerated, non-invasive, and inexpensive test for overt electrical signs of cardiac pathology, including conduction disease, accessory pathways, and channelopathies; structural heart disease and previous ischaemic injury. Resting ECGs are widely used in screening of individuals applying for, or engaged in, high-hazard employment to exclude cardiac conditions incompatible with high-risk work. The use of screening ECGs is commonplace in law-enforcement, commercial diving operations, offshore working, and aviation. In an asymptomatic, often young and fit population, there are several considerations for the accurate interpretation of ECG findings.
Source: European Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research