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What Does ECG-12 Lead Without Rhythm Mean?

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Posted on Wed, 23 Apr 2014
Question: what does ECG-12 Lead without Rhythm mean? I had a pre-op ecg and the finding was Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome. No one raised this as an issue and I proceeded to a herniorrhaphy. All is well after surgery.
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Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Need examination & Imvestigations... Detailed Answer: Dear friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic ECG is Electro Cardio Gram Rhythm strip is done separately or along with routine recording Acute Coronary Syndrome means threatening heart attack / an attack in evolution - a situation unlikely to undergo surgery, unless it is surgery on the heart itself or a life threatening emergency Probably misrepresentation or misreporting of the record!? A cardiologist can assess and help further. The treating doctor alone can suggest further based on his assessment of the situation. Examination and more investigations are necessary ... Take care Wishing all well God bless
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What Does ECG-12 Lead Without Rhythm Mean?

Brief Answer: Need examination & Imvestigations... Detailed Answer: Dear friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic ECG is Electro Cardio Gram Rhythm strip is done separately or along with routine recording Acute Coronary Syndrome means threatening heart attack / an attack in evolution - a situation unlikely to undergo surgery, unless it is surgery on the heart itself or a life threatening emergency Probably misrepresentation or misreporting of the record!? A cardiologist can assess and help further. The treating doctor alone can suggest further based on his assessment of the situation. Examination and more investigations are necessary ... Take care Wishing all well God bless