EKG Machines: Performing the EKG Procedure (Part 2) - A Cardioline Brand Review

With the last part of the EKG Machines: Performing the EKG Procedure article series, we will be discussing here the conditions that may be diagnosed with an ECG and the limitations of the EKG procedure.

The following are conditions that may be analyzed with an ECG:

• If a patient has an abnormally fast or irregular heart rhythms.
• If a patient has an abnormally slow heart rhythms.
• If a patient has an abnormal conduction of cardiac impulses, which may suggest underlying cardiac or metabolic disorders.
• If a patient has an evidence of the occurrence of a prior heart attack (myocardial infraction).
• If a patient has an evidence of an evolving, acute heart attack.
• If a patient has an evidence of an acute impairment to blood flow to the heart during an episode of a threatened heart attack (unstable angina).
• If a patient has an adverse effects on the heart from various heart diseases or systemic diseases (such as high blood pressure, thyroid conditions, etc.).
• If a patient has an adverse effects on the heart from certain lung conditions (such as emphysema, pulmonary embolus (blood clots to lung), etc.).
• If a patient has certain congenital heart abnormalities.
• If a patient has an evidence of abnormal blood electrolytes (potassium, calcium, magnesium).
• If a patient has an evidence of inflammation of the heart or its lining (myocarditis, pericarditis).

On the other hand, you may ask what can be the limitations of the ECG (EKG)?

The EKG is a static picture and may not reflect severe underlying heart problems at a time when the patient is not having any symptoms. The most common example of this is in a patient with a history of intermittent chest pain due to severe underlying coronary artery disease. This patient may have an entirely normal EKG at a time when he or she is not experiencing any symptoms. In such instances, the EKG as recorded during an exercise stress test may reflect an underlying abnormality while the EKG taken at rest may be normal.

Many abnormal patterns on an EKG may be non-specific, meaning that they may be observed with a variety of different conditions. They may even be a normal variant and not reflect any abnormality at all. These conditions can often be sorted out by a physician with a detailed examination, and occasionally other cardiac tests (for example, echocardiogram, and exercise stress test).

In some instances, the EKG may be entirely normal despite the presence of an underlying cardiac condition that normally would be reflected in the EKG. The reasons for this are largely unknown, but it is important to remember that a normal EKG does not necessarily preclude the possibility of underlying heart disease. Furthermore, a patient with heart symptoms can frequently require additional evaluation and testing.

Allow me to stop there for a moment to give a review on this remarkable EKG brand: Cardioline. Also being listed in the EKGShop.com website, Cardioline by the Remco Italia SpA company has been serving the medical industry for over 50 years. The said brand specializes in ECG monitoring and diagnostic equipment - Electrocardiographs, Stress Testing Systems, Holter Monitoring Systems, Defibrillators and related supplies and accessories.

Some of Cardioline’s notable ECG monitoring and diagnostic equipment products are the following:

Cardioline Elan - The ELAN is designed for use in cardiovascular diagnostics; an instrument for the acquisition and printing of ECG traces, but also for the transmission of clinical data to and from information systems via diverse communications channels: via serial port to a local PC, via LAN to a network of PCs, via PSTN/GSM/Satellite Modem to a remote PC.

Cardioline ar1200view 3 Channel EKG - it embodies the features of reliability, modularity, versatility and upgradability that characterize the latest generation of CARDIOLINE® electrocardiographs with a multi-channel ECG recording 120 mm with operating display.

Cardioline Delta 3 Plus Three Channel EKG - The Delta 3 Plus is a digital and portable electrocardiograph for the simultaneous acquisition of the 12 ECG leads, featuring an advanced microprocessor and a high resolution thermal printer.

Cardioline ar600 3 Channel EKG - Thanks to the flexibility of the software used and to the infrared interface, the ar600 can be adapted at any given moment to suit your individual requirements. The range of "options" offered is particularly generous and there are no restrictions or constraints, as the selection can be made either at the moment of purchase or later on at your clinic or surgery without having to interrupt day-to-day activity.

Cardioline ar2100adv 3 Channel EKG - The Cardioline AR2100adv combine multiple levels of performance in a multichannel ECG recording.

Cardioline Delta 60 Plus with Interpretation - Delta 60 Plus Upgradable Version is a digital and portable electrocardiograph for the simultaneous acquisition of the 12 ECG leads, featuring an advanced microprocessor and a high-resolution thermal printer.

Cardioline ar600adv 3 Channel EKG - embodies the features of reliability, modularity, versatility and upgradability that characterize the latest generation of CARDIOLINE® electrocardiographs.

Cardioline ar2100view 3 Channel EKG - The Cardioline ar2100view combine multiple levels of performance in a multichannel ECG recording.

Cardioline ar1200adv 3 Channel EKG - embodies the features of reliability, modularity, versatility and upgradability that characterize the latest generation of CARDIOLINE® electrocardiographs with a multi-channel ECG recording 120 mm with operating display.

Cardioline Delta 1 Plus Single Channel EKG - The Delta 1 Plus Base Version is a digital portable electrocardiograph (ECG) that offers simultaneous and real time acquisition of the 12 ECG leads.

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