A study led by scientists at King's has revealed how the physical orientation of the heart inside the chest dramatically influences the electrical signals captured in an electrocardiogram (ECG)—a ...

The Skeptical Cardiologist has been evaluating a demo version of AliveCor's new KardiaMobile 6L. I have been a huge advocate of Kardia's single-lead ECG and use it with great success in dozens of my ...

Sarah Mitroff has worn many hats at CNET, including Senior Mobile Editor and Managing Editor of Health and Wellness. Currently, she is a freelance editor. Throughout her career, she's written about ...

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading medical cause of death in young athletes during sport. The presence of congenital abnormalities and electrical ...

Pre-screening is crucial for athletes to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). However, 12 lead ECG screening alone is insufficient to prevent SCD. Objective This study aims to determine the ...

A 76-year-old man is admitted for an acute coronary syndrome. Cardiac catheterization demonstrates severe three-vessel disease, and he undergoes bypass surgery. One day after surgery, he suddenly ...