When Would An ECG Report Be Considered Normal Even Though There Are Abnormalities In The Report?

Posted on Fri, 9 Mar 2018

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Question : ECG has been conducted recently. technician informs us that as per system generated report ECG shows abnormal rythem of heart but doctor has certified that ECG is normal.
1.kindly help to understand exact reading of ECG wether it is normal or abnormal

Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
ECG is normal.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The ECG is absolutely normal. What the machine has interpreted is also right. The ECG is showing sinus bradycardia (heart rate on the lower side, which can be normal).

Other finding is sinus arrhythmia which is change in heart rhythm with respiration (which is also a normal finding).

Relax. The ECG is absolutely normal.

Hope I have answered your query. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Sameer Maheshwari
Cardiologist

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